
Manual and CNC VTL Machinist (3 - 6 month Contract)
Featured job
Barnes Aerospace
East Granby, CT, USA
11/17/2025
CNC Machinist
Contract
3 - 5 years of experience
41-45 / hour
Job Details
Description
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform complex set ups, edit and operate established and NPI jobs with minimal supervision ensuring parts conform to specifications and requirements. Make modifications or adjustments as necessary.
- Verify dimensions using standard measuring instruments, such as micrometers, depth gage, height gage, and vernier
- Read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets.
- Familiar with Lean practices, 6S, and contributing to a continuous improvement environment.
- Follow all safety requirements regarding machine operation including proper guarding.
- Work flexible hours and overtime to meet customer deadlines and commitments.
- Meet customer production scheduling requirements.
- Work with engineering department regarding material conditions, best positioning of part, tool pressure, etc. as required.
- Detect faulty operations and materials and report these along with other problems to immediate supervisor.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices on machines and in work area. Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations. Wear necessary personal protective equipment as required.
- Provide training to others as required.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience machining in an aerospace environment.
- Three (3) or more years of experience setting up and operating Manual VTL’s and manual lathes
- Needs to be familiar with VTL and manual lathes such as Mazak, Mori-Seiki and Leblond.
- Experience in machining plasma coatings and K/E seals on rotating aircraft parts.
- Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of GD&T.
- Familiar with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Willing to learn basic CNC Programming.
- Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve complex issues.
- Able to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word.
Hours: 3:00PM - 11:30 PM
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.
Years of experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience
Salary range
- 41-45 / hour
CNC Controls Experience
- Fanuc