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