Job Description
Job Title: Machinist 3RD Shift
Location: Fully Onsite in Farmington, CT 11-7:30AM
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $30 per hour Plus Excellent Benefits
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $30 per hour Plus Excellent Benefits
Position Summary
The Machinist is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of EDM, CNC, and other machining equipment on a continuous basis. This role ensures production output requirements are met by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving machining issues while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate EDM, CNC, and related equipment using established programs, fixtures, and machining methods.
- Make edits and machine adjustments as needed to produce parts according to work orders, blueprints, specifications, and sketches.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of machining feeds, speeds, cutting tools, and tool applications.
- Perform in-process and final inspections to verify dimensional accuracy and product quality.
- Produce work that meets company standards for both quality and quantity.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including production counts, scrap, labor time, and related paperwork.
- Follow proper machining procedures and best practices at all times.
- Maintain work area, equipment, and tooling in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Complete operator maintenance sheets and perform basic equipment upkeep as required.
- Train, guide, and support other team members as needed.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying and solving process or system-related issues, collaborating with team members and other departments as necessary.
- Comply with all OSHA, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned within the scope and skill level of the position to support departmental objectives and individual development.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience operating EDM, CNC, CMM, or related equipment.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong listening skills and ability to follow technical instructions.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP systems, preferably JobBOSS.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform medium-duty work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
The employee may regularly be required to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Lift, push, and pull materials or equipment
- Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance
- Use hands for grasping, fingering, and repetitive motions
- Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing
About Us
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Farmington, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.topprospectgroup.com/ |
About Company
Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.
Skills
- Blueprintsunmatched
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
- Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cutting Toolsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Educational Technologyunmatched
- Environmental Regulationsunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety Trainingunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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