
CNC Milling Machinist – 2nd Shift (Multi-Axis)
🔎At a Glance
Company: Barnes Aerospace
Location: East Hartford, CT 06108 (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $28 – $38 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift
Overtime: Available, but not required
Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior (3+ years CNC milling experience)
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support ongoing aerospace production demand across complex multi-axis milling operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a key role in machining precision aerospace components with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machines in a high-precision aerospace environment
- Run complex milling jobs with minimal supervision while ensuring parts meet print and process requirements
- Perform job changeovers and make adjustments as needed to maintain part quality
- Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and operation sheets
- Work with standard and geometric tolerances on aerospace components
- Verify dimensions using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, depth gages, height gages, and dial calipers
- Hold tight tolerances on precision machined parts
- Support repeat production work while maintaining quality and throughput
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to solve machining issues and keep work moving
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Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: Multi-axis CNC milling machines, including equipment from Doosan, Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Johnford
- Controls: Fanuc and other CNC controls depending on machine
- Inspection Tools: Micrometers, depth gages, height gages, dial calipers, and other standard precision measuring tools
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Other aerospace alloys
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- 3+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC multi-axis milling machines
- Strong blueprint reading skills and understanding of GD&T
- Experience performing job setups and changeovers on CNC equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and solid math skills
- Ability to hold tight tolerances and inspect your own work
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team-based aerospace manufacturing environment
Preferred (Not Required)
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Experience machining larger precision parts
- Experience with multi-axis milling in a high-precision environment
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because:
- Stable aerospace work with long-term programs
- Clean, professional manufacturing environment
- Modern equipment and advanced machining work
- Competitive pay plus 15% shift differential
- Overtime is available, but not required
- Strong benefits package
- Opportunities to continue growing your machining skills in a precision-focused shop
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $28 – $38/hr (DOE)
Pay Notes: 15% shift differential for 2nd shift
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date
- 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%
- 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan
- Quarterly incentive opportunities
- Yearly performance bonus
- 100% education reimbursement after 1 year
- PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays
- Flex time program
- Discounted Care.com membership
- Discounted Calm app membership
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday
- 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Overtime available, but not required
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Apply
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Salary range
- $28 - $38 per hour