CNC Machinist Operator

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Machinist, where you will play a pivotal role in operating various machines and ensuring the precision of parts produced.

This position offers flexibility in set-up requirements, allowing you to focus on operating mills and lathes, primarily using Mazaks, Mazatrol, and mill and lathe combination machines.

You will also work with other machinery such as waterjets, horizontal grinders, omni lathes, and honing machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and read blueprints to ensure accurate production.
• Utilize measuring instruments to verify dimensions and quality.
• Perform machine set-up for certain roles, including loading programs and parts, and ensuring machines are dialed in correctly.
• Inspect first pieces and collaborate with team leads, techs, or quality control for approval.
• Maintain performance metrics for run time and hourly output, receiving support and training as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team leads to address any issues.
• Complete and set up multiple work orders daily, potentially handling up to 5-6 orders.
• Monitor tool wear, replace tools, and adjust dimensions as needed to minimize scrap.
• Operate machines using G&M code and fanuc controls, primarily on 3-4 axis mills and lathes.
• Maintain tolerances between +/- .2 and +/- .0005 while working with steel and aluminum.

• 2+ years of CNC experience and set-up expertise.
• Proficiency in using standard measuring tools like micrometers, drop gauges, and indicators.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and dimensions.

• CMM experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Attention to detail, attitude, aptitude, and attendance are crucial.

Experience a safety-conscious environment in a stable and growing industry.

Benefit from opportunities for career growth across multiple locations, as well as comprehensive education and training.

Annual merit increases are available, and promotions can lead to increased pay.

Employees enjoy competitive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k with matching.

The company is committed to fostering a people-centric culture and empowering employees, with a dedicated event committee organizing family-friendly activities.

Work Environment

Work in a clean and organized shop floor with 160 colleagues, within a facility hosting 200 employees in total.

The position is primarily on the 1st shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with all training conducted during this shift.

Some flexibility in shifts may be possible based on business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hartford, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrington,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder.

Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests.

Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.

Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Required Skill Profession

Metal Workers And Plastic Workers