CNC Machinist

We're hiring an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to join a highly respected precision manufacturing operation in Oxford, CT.This is an opportunity to work on some of the most challenging, high-precision components in the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. You'll be responsible for independently setting up multi-axis CNC milling machines, working with complex geometries, tight tolerances, and a variety of challenging materials.2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AMFour 10-hour shiftsFridays offOvertime opportunities availableWhy Join Us?High-End Precision Machining: Work on complex aerospace, defense, and semiconductor components that require advanced machining skills and attention to detail.Modern Manufacturing Environment: Work in a clean, climate-controlled, 30,000-square-foot facility with advanced CNC machining equipment.Challenging, Technical Work: Go beyond repetitive production and work with complex setups, tight tolerances, multi-axis machining, and difficult materials.Career Growth: Join a company that invests in its machinists, encourages continued learning, and offers opportunities to advance into more technical and leadership-oriented positions.Established, Employee-Focused Company: Join a team with decades of manufacturing experience, a strong reputation, and a commitment to taking care of its employees.Overtime Opportunities: Additional overtime available for those looking to increase their earnings.Responsibilities:Independently set up multi-axis CNC milling machines to manufacture complex, tight-tolerance components.Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and 3D CAD models to plan and execute accurate setups.Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding solutions appropriate for each job.Perform setups involving 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis milling operations.Make tooling, offset, and machining adjustments to improve part quality and maintain dimensional accuracy.Perform first article and in-process inspections using micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.Troubleshoot machining problems involving tooling, feeds and speeds, workholding, and dimensional tolerances.Work closely with CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel to improve machining processes.Document setup procedures, tooling requirements, and machining adjustments to support repeatability.Support less-experienced machinists and operators when needed.RequirementsRequired Qualifications5+ years of hands-on CNC milling setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.Strong ability to independently set up CNC mills, not just operate machines.Experience reading complex engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T.Hands-on experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machines.Familiarity with multi-axis machining, including 3+2 and 5-axis setups.Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding, feeds and speeds, and machining fundamentals.Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or other challenging materials.Ability to perform first article inspections and verify tight-tolerance dimensions.Comfortable working independently and troubleshooting machining issues.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.Experience with complex, low-volume or prototype machining.Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.Experience working directly with CNC programmers or manufacturing engineers to optimize setups and processes.Benefits90% of employee medical premiums covered100% of eligible deductibles coveredCompany-paid dental and visionCompany-paid short-term and long-term disabilityCompany-paid life insurance