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CNC Grinding Machinist – 2nd Shift (HEDG / Precision Grinding) – Contract

CNC Grinding Machinist – 2nd Shift (HEDG / Precision Grinding) – Contract

locationEast Granby, CT 06026, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/6/2026
CNC Machinist
Contract
3+ years of experience
$45 per hour

🔎At a Glance

Company: Barnes Aerospace
Location: 39 Bradley Park Rd, East Granby, CT 06026 (on-site)
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $45.00 per hour (DOE)
Per Diem: $150/day (7 days per week)
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Mid–Senior (3+ years CNC grinding or machining experience)

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Why This Role Exists

This contract role exists to support aerospace production demand requiring high-precision grinding and finishing operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a critical role in delivering tight-tolerance components using HEDG and advanced grinding processes, helping maintain throughput on key aerospace programs.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Set up and operate CNC grinding machines in a precision aerospace environment
  • Perform high-efficiency deep grinding (HEDG) and other grinding operations
  • Machine components to tight tolerances and exact specifications
  • Make program edits, offset adjustments, and tooling changes as needed
  • Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and work instructions
  • Verify dimensions using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, depth gages, height gages, and verniers
  • Perform in-process inspection to ensure part quality and compliance
  • Work with exotic materials including Inconel, Rene, and other aerospace alloys
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve machining and quality issues

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

  • Machines: CNC grinding machines, including HEDG and precision grinding equipment (Campbell grinders and similar)
  • Controls: Fanuc and other CNC control systems depending on equipment
  • Inspection Tools: Micrometers, depth gages, height gages, verniers, and other precision measuring tools

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Materials You’ll Work With

  • Inconel
  • Rene alloys
  • Titanium
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aerospace-grade materials

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What We’re Looking For

Required

  • 3+ years of CNC grinding or machining experience
  • Experience setting up and operating CNC grinding equipment
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills
  • Experience holding tight tolerances
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Experience with HEDG or precision grinding operations
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience
  • Experience machining exotic materials (Inconel, Rene alloys)
  • Familiarity with Fanuc controls

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because:

  • $45/hr + $150/day per diem (7 days/week)
  • Strong total compensation for contract work
  • Opportunity to work on advanced grinding processes
  • Modern equipment and structured production environment
  • Stable aerospace programs with consistent work
  • Strong team environment and engineering support

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Pay, Contract & Schedule

Pay Range: $45.00/hour (DOE)
Per Diem: $150/day (7 days per week)

Pay Notes:

  • Per diem paid daily
  • Strong total weekly compensation for contract machinists

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday
  • 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Overtime available

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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Years of experience

  • 3+ years of experience

Salary range

  • $45 per hour