CNC Machinist

Aerospace Machining Leader | Clean & Modern Facility

Position: CNC Lathe Machinist (Setup & Operator)

Location: East Hartford, CT

Shift: First Shift

Pay Range: $30.00 -$45.00 / hour (Commensurate with experience)

About Us We are a premier aerospace manufacturer delivering high-precision components for critical flight applications. Operating out of a brand-new, clean, climate-controlled, and modern facility, we invest continuously in state-of-the-art machinery, advanced tooling, and our team. We are seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist to set up, run, and optimize high-precision lathe production.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Perform complex setups and operate multi-axis CNC Lathes and Swiss CNC Lathes to produce high-precision aerospace components.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret detailed blue prints, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and engineering drawings to exact customer specifications.
• Tooling & Offsets: Select, inspect, set up tooling, workholding, and perform necessary tool offsets and speed/feed adjustments.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect first-piece and production parts using micro-precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, height gauges, bore gauges).
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineering and quality control to refine machining processes, minimize cycle times, and ensure zero-defect manufacturing.
• Maintenance & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S standards) and perform daily preventative maintenance on machinery. Required Qualifications
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC Lathes in a precision manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or medical preferred).
• Swiss Experience: Hands-on experience setting up and operating Swiss CNC Lathes (e.g., Citizen, Star, Tsugami) is strongly preferred.
• GD&T Proficiency: understanding of GD&T symbols, tolerances, and inspection techniques.
• Control Systems: Proficiency with Fanuc, Okuma, Haas, or similar CNC controls.
• Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (ITAR/EAR compliance may apply).

salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional and swiss CNC lathes

Skills

• CNC

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.