CNC Machinist Lead

Position: CNC Machinist Lead (Direct Hire)
Location: Portland, CT
Pay: $25-$41/hr 

AimHire is hiring a CNC Machinist Lead for an aerospace manufacturer in Portland, CT! This company makes precision-engineered airfoils and components for aviation and turbine applications. Its parts go into critical aerospace systems that have to meet strict standards for performance, durability, and reliability.

They want an experienced, hard-working machinist who sets the standard on the floor and enjoys helping others improve. You’ll produce complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components while leading and training the machining team so every part meets spec. Ideally you have 8-10 years of CNC experience, and setup experience is a plus. 

This is an on-site, direct hire position paying $25-$41/hr based on experience, with regular overtime at 40-45 hours per week. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with match, and bonus potential. 

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm (40-45 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Lead and train machinists
• Set up and operate CNC and other machines to produce complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components
• Plan production by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters
• Read and apply GD&T to make sure dimensions and tolerances are correct on the finished product
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to confirm they conform to spec
• Keep productivity high across multiple manufacturing cells
• Maintain quality and safety standards, keep accurate records, and maintain equipment and supplies
• Drive process improvement

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8-10 years of CNC machining experience (aerospace experience a plus)
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring other machinists
• Setup experience a plus
• Working knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, depth gauges, and gauge blocks
• Shop math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and quality-conscious
• Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Willing to work overtime (40–45 hours/week)
• Must live locally or be willing to relocate on your own (no relocation assistance)

AimHire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.