CNC Mill Operator/Machinist

**CNC Mill Operator / Machinist

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Salary commensurate with experience.

**Company Overview:

**Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts. Since our founding in 1952, we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery. Our state-of-the-art, 27,500 square foot facility houses all the equipment necessary to provide our customers with efficient, cost-effective production. Coupled with our experienced and highly skilled workers, this combination produces the finest jet engine service tools and critical flight safety parts and assemblies in the industry today.

**Job Description:

**Cambridge Specialty Company, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Mill Operator to join our team in Berlin, Connecticut. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components in accordance with engineering specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong machining knowledge, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines (3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis as applicable)
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Install tooling, fixtures, and workholding devices
• Load materials and ensure proper alignment and setup
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to ensure tolerances are met
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
• Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with engineering or programming teams
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and maintain equipment in good working order
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school training preferred
• 2+ years of CNC milling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of milling operations, tooling, feeds and speeds, and materials
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with CNC controls
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, noise, and metalworking fluids
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times on the shop floor

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma)
• 2D Drawings
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)