CNC Milling Setup Machinist

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client in the precision manufacturing industry to hire an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist in Windsor, Connecticut.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC milling equipment to produce complex, high-precision components for the aerospace and defense industries. The ideal candidate will have strong machining fundamentals, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and experience troubleshooting machining processes. CNC programming experience is preferred but not required.

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  Independently set up and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision components.

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  Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.

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  Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding.

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  Establish and adjust tool offsets, work offsets, speeds, and feeds.

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  Load, verify, and run existing CNC programs.

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  Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.

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  Monitor dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall part quality.

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  Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, offset, and machine-related issues.

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  Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, programming, and quality teams to improve machining processes.

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  Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability records.

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  Perform routine machine maintenance and follow established safety and quality procedures.

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC milling setup and operation experience in precision manufacturing, or equivalent technical training and experience.

• Ability to independently complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and adjustments.

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Experience with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges.

• Working knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining principles.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams.

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.

• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and practices.

• Experience with 4-axis or 5-axis CNC milling.

• Experience with Okuma, DMG MORI, or comparable CNC equipment.

• Ability to interpret G-code and make basic program edits.

• CAM programming experience.

• First-article inspection and continuous improvement experience.

• Technical school education or machining certification.

Equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.
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