CNC Machinist

Located in Branford, CT

Salary: $30-50/hr

CNC Machinist

Location: Branford, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $30–$50/hour, based on experience and skill level

Build Complex Parts. Solve Real Problems. Get Paid for Your Expertise.

Are you a CNC Machinist who knows that great machining is about more than pushing a button?

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Machinist who can take a blueprint or CAD drawing, set up the equipment, program and troubleshoot CNC code, make precision adjustments, and produce high-quality parts to exact specifications.

This is an opportunity to put your programming, setup, machining, measurement, and troubleshooting skills to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• Competitive pay: $30–$50/hour, depending on experience and technical ability.
• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Put your CNC programming and machining expertise to work on complex parts.
• Take ownership of setups, tooling, programming, quality, and troubleshooting.
• Work with modern CNC equipment and precision measurement tools.
• Opportunity to use both CNC and manual machining skills.
• Be part of a manufacturing environment focused on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Solve technical problems rather than simply running the same parts all day.

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Machinist, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC machining equipment and producing precision parts according to blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC G-code and M-code programs for complex parts.
• Read and interpret mechanical prints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, tooling changes, and process adjustments.
• Select and adjust tooling to optimize machining operations.
• Use precision measuring equipment—including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and CMMs—to verify dimensions and part quality.
• Inspect parts throughout and after the machining process to ensure they meet specifications.
• Perform manual machining tasks when needed, including rotary die cutting.
• Troubleshoot equipment and machining issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, efficiency, and material utilization.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve production flow.
• Maintain accurate, consistent quality standards throughout the machining process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all required safety procedures and manufacturing standards.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

We’re looking for a skilled CNC Machinist, not simply a machine operator. The ideal candidate understands the entire machining process—from reading the print and setting up the machine through programming, inspection, troubleshooting, and making adjustments.

Required skills and experience:

• Previous professional experience as a CNC Machinist or in a comparable machining role.
• Strong understanding of CNC machine setup and operation.
• Experience creating, editing, and troubleshooting G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably including SolidWorks.
• Ability to perform machine setup, calibration, tooling changes, and process adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement techniques.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and/or CMM equipment.
• Familiarity with CNC routers, waterjet cutters, or other CNC equipment.
• Strong basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and machining adjustments.
• Understanding of quality inspection processes and dimensional requirements.
• Knowledge of safe machine setup and operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and make sound machining decisions.

A plus:

• Experience machining plastics and foam products.
• Experience with rotary die cutting.
• Experience working with lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong SolidWorks/CAM programming experience.
• Experience working with multiple types of CNC equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re the person on the floor who can look at a print, understand what needs to happen, set up the machine, make the necessary programming and tooling adjustments, and catch a problem before it becomes a quality issue.

You take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and getting the process right.

If you're ready for a role where your technical skills are valued—and where you can earn $30–$50/hour on a consistent first shift—we want to talk to you.

Apply today to take the next step in your CNC machining career.

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