Job Information
Aerotek CNC Machinist in New Hartford, Connecticut
Job Title: Machinist
Job Description
As a Machinist, you will operate various machines, read blueprints, and use measuring instruments. While setup experience is a plus, it is not required for all machinist roles. You will primarily operate mills and lathes, including Mazaks, Mazatrol, and mill and lathe combination machines. Additional machines on the floor include waterjets, horizontal grinders, omni lathes, single disc grinders, horizontal friction grinders, OD grinders, and honing machines.
Responsibilities
Operate assigned machines and receive work orders for tasks.
For Operator level: Load and unload parts, check parts as directed, report tool breaks, and maintain performance metrics.
For Machinist level: Perform machine setups, load programs, ensure machines are dialed in, check first parts, and continue running pieces.
Standard setups include touching off tools, loading parts, interpreting blueprints, and correlating prints to machining tasks.
Maintain count of parts, manage scrap, and report any tool breaks.
Meet performance metrics with support and training from Leads and Supervisors.
Communicate any issues to team leads immediately.
Complete and set up multiple work orders per day, depending on the cell.
Check for tool wear, adjust dimensions as needed, replace tools, and rerun to avoid scrap.
Operate machines running G&M code, Fanuc controls, mostly 3-4 axis mills and lathes.
Work with steel and aluminum, holding tolerances between +/- .2 and +/- .0005.
Essential Skills
Minimum 1 year of experience running CNC machines for Operator level.
Minimum 2 years of CNC experience and setup knowledge for Machinist level.
Proficiency with standard measuring tools like micrometers, drop gauges, and indicators.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings and dimensions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CMM knowledge is helpful but not required.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and team player mentality.
Good attendance record and positive attitude are essential.
Why Work Here?
We are a safety-conscious organization operating in a steady, growing industry that offers stability and security. There are ample opportunities for career growth and development, with several sites nationwide. We provide competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k matching. Our culture emphasizes employee empowerment, and we have a supportive management team. Additionally, we host various events and activities to foster a positive team environment.
Work Environment
You will work in a clean and organized shop floor with 160 other shop floor employees and 200 total employees in the facility. The schedule includes 1st shift from 7:00am-3:30pm with all training on the first shift, and 2nd shift from 3:00pm-11:30pm. There is some flexibility on shift depending on the need.
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 $18.00 - $25.00/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 New Hartford,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.