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$80000 - $120000 per year | East Hartford, CT | On-Site | Permanent
A bit about us:
Operating from a state-of-the-art, solar-powered 108,000 sq. ft. facility, we specialize in Swiss screw machining, multi-axis turning, milling, thread rolling, centerless and cylindrical grinding, honing, and assembly on difficult-to-machine materials like titanium, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys. We are AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 registered, a 1% for the Planet member, and proud to say our parts help people fly safely.
Why join us?
• Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive base + overtime opportunities (DOE)
• 401(k) with Employer Match: Auto-enrolled at 4%; dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 2% of contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability, HSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a ~300-person team in a modern, climate-controlled, award-winning sustainable factory
• Stability & Legacy: Third-generation family business with 80 years of continuous operation and long-tenured employees
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Serve as a key member of the programming and engineering team, acting as the liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing (Operations) to support production of precision aerospace components.
• Develop CNC programs (G-code) using ESPRIT CAM software that optimize manufacturing methods for producing precision and ultra-precision components on multi-axis lathes and vertical machining centers.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop manufacturing processes, preferred tooling and work-holding, in-process deburring, and metrology that become approved production work instructions. Document all selections in ESPRIT tooling and datasheet libraries.
• Leverage parametric programming, macros, and CAM software to optimize programs across families of parts.
• Set up and operate production equipment during initial process development for new parts; determine optimal setups, toolpaths, material removal rates, surface finishes, and yields.
• Train production personnel to ensure smooth transition and reproducibility in mass production.
• Manage CNC programs and machine / tool setup data within the company's Product Data Management (PDM) and Distributed Numerical Control (DNC) systems.
• Serve as an in-house subject matter expert and participate in lean initiatives to optimize released products, reduce setup and machine time, and improve productivity and quality.
Qualifications (Needed)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; progressive on-the-job experience commensurate with a degree will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of advanced manufacturing experience, preferably in precision or ultra-precision machining environments.
• Expert knowledge of Fanuc controls and strong background in CNC programming using advanced techniques including on-machine probing and tool setters (preferred).
• Proven working experience with CAM software for CNC programming — ESPRIT preferred; Mastercam, PartMaker, SolidCAM, or similar is acceptable (ESPRIT training will be provided).
• Strong knowledge of work-holding, tooling systems, and CNC machine setup.
• Proven ability to translate customer drawings and GD&T into efficient, repeatable manufacturing methods.
• Familiarity with manufacturing enterprise software; experience with Epicor ERP or similar systems is a plus.
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