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ASML

Machine Shop - Foundation Team Lead

Wilton, CT · On-site

As the leader of the machine shop you are responsible for the equipment and safe environment of the facility, as well as the quality of parts processed in the lab. The role focuses on mainstream or ...

Nordex, Inc.

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Shop Supervisor

Brookfield, CT · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

The Shop Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily machining operations while actively supporting production activities on the shop floor. This position requires a strong technical ...

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RESA Power

Shop Tech

Shelton, CT · On-site

Responsibilities • Operate and maintain fabrication equipment, including Trumpf machinery, to ... machine shop, or related field. • Knowledge of various safety standards such as OSHA and any ...

RESA Power

Shop Tech

Shelton, CT · On-site

$22/hr

Responsibilities • Operate and maintain fabrication equipment, including Trumpf machinery, to ... machine shop, or related field. • Knowledge of various safety standards such as OSHA and any ...

RESA Power LLC

Shop Tech

Shelton, CT

Set up and operate CNC machinery, punch presses, and press brakes to fabricate metal components ... Experience in a machine shop, fabrication shop, manufacturing facility, or production environment ...

Maloya Laser

CNC Machinist

Commack, NY · On-site

$28 - $40/hr

Set up and operate CNC milling equipment and conventional machine shop equipment, including lathes, drill presses, and grinders * Read and interpret drawings, tolerances, work orders, and ...

Safe Fleet

CNC Machine Operator

Nesconset, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

FRC 26 Southern Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767  Reports To Machine Shop Production Manager Responsibilities and Duties * Ability to read and understand blueprints * Ability to understand G and M code ...

Safe Fleet

CNC Machine Operator

Nesconset, NY

$22 - $26/hr

FRC 26 Southern Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767 Reports To Machine Shop Production Manager Responsibilities and Duties * Ability to read and understand blueprints * Ability to understand G and M code ...

Safe Fleet

CNC Machine Operator

Nesconset, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

FRC 26 Southern Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767 Reports To Machine Shop Production Manager Responsibilities and Duties * Ability to read and understand blueprints * Ability to understand G and M code ...

Essex Industries Inc

Mill Machinist

Milford, CT

Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job. Required Education/Experience/Certifications: 5-7 years of machine shop experience and 2-year trade school completion; or ...

Essex Industries, Inc.

Mill Machinist

Milford, CT · On-site

Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job. Required Education/Experience/Certifications: 5-7 years of machine shop experience and 2-year trade school completion; or ...

ESSEX INDUSTRIES, INC.

Mill Machinist

Milford, CT · On-site

Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job. Required Education/Experience/Certifications: 5-7 years of machine shop experience and 2-year trade school completion; or ...

CACI International, Inc.

Machinist level 1

Danbury, CT · On-site

$39K - $68K/yr

This position is responsible for performing a full range of machine shop work at the level of machinist S1. * Typically the incumbent makes new or replacement tooling and or machine parts. * Operates ...

CACI International, Inc.

Machinist level 1

Danbury, CT · On-site

$39K - $68K/yr

This position is responsible for performing a full range of machine shop work at the level of machinist S1. * Typically the incumbent makes new or replacement tooling and or machine parts. * Operates ...

Stellant Systems

Senior Machinist

Melville, NY · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

High School Diploma and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. * 5+ years of experience in a machine shop ...

Stellant Systems

Senior Machinist

Melville, NY · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

High School Diploma and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. * 5+ years of experience in a machine shop ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine shop in Bridgeport, CT is $18.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a machine shop?

A machine shop job involves operating, maintaining, and programming machines such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to manufacture metal or plastic parts. Workers in a machine shop may have roles like machinist, CNC operator, or tool and die maker. They follow blueprints and technical drawings to create precise components for industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. Strong attention to detail, mechanical skills, and knowledge of machining processes are essential for success in this role.

What does a typical day look like working in a machine shop?

A typical day in a machine shop involves setting up and operating various machines to manufacture or modify metal parts according to precise specifications. You'll often read blueprints or instructions, measure dimensions with specialized tools, and perform quality control checks on finished products. Collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and fellow machinists is common to troubleshoot issues and maintain smooth production. Safety is a top priority, and you may be responsible for maintaining equipment and keeping your workspace organized. The work is often hands-on and requires a focus on accuracy and efficiency throughout the shift.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the machine shop position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Machine Shop, you need strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in operating machining equipment (such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders), and a solid understanding of safety protocols; a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with additional technical certifications being highly beneficial. Familiarity with CNC programming, blueprint reading, precision measurement tools, and shop management software is often sought after. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These skills are essential to ensure high-quality production, prevent safety incidents, and maintain efficient workflow in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Do machine shop machinists make a lot of money?

Machine shop machinists typically earn wages that vary by experience, location, and industry, with median salaries often ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 annually. Skilled machinists who operate CNC machines or hold certifications can earn higher wages, especially in specialized or high-demand environments.

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Infographic showing various Machine Shop job openings in Bridgeport, CT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,490 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Machine Shop - Foundation Team Lead

ASML

Wilton, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

ASML rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Introduction of the job
As the Foundation Team Leader in Wilton, you will own and operate a domain specific Enabler or engineering service area, ensuring the availability, quality, and consistency of the services provided. You maintain and continuously improve the performance and reliability of the assigned Enabler or engineering service, securing coherence in execution and effectiveness across users and applications. In this role, you determine the structure and operation of the service, prioritize required improvements and maintenance, and escalate usage gaps or conflicts when needed. You are fully accountable for people management and for building the conditions necessary for a stable, high performing team. As the leader of the machine shop you are responsible for the equipment and safe environment of the facility, as well as the quality of parts processed in the lab.
The role focuses on mainstream or known technology and processes, operates within a single competency with limited competency responsibility, interfaces mainly at the engineer or team level within the site, and requires tactical stakeholder management with minimal involvement from external sectors or broader MDU networks.
Role and Responsibilities
  • In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the consistent availability, quality, and effectiveness of the machine shop team in scope while aligning service roadmaps with Delivery requirements.
  • Lead the day-to-day operation of the Machine Shop, ensuring safe, reliable, and timely delivery of parts and prototypes.
  • Plan, prioritize, and balance shop capacity to support engineering, R&D, and program needs across products and MDUs.
  • Contributes to the strategy and business plan for the department and translates into annual operational plan for their own group.
  • Contributes to the success of the department by taking ownership beyond the scope of their own group.
  • Takes informed decisions of a tactical nature, by analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and considering the potential impact on the group, organization and stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and precision manufacturing practices.
  • Leads, manages, and develops machinists and technicians, including staffing, training, knowledge retention, skills growth, and performance management.
  • Acts as a role model, exemplifying the company values on a day-to-day basis. Stimulates team members to add value through their competences and empower them to take ownership. Delegates responsibilities and tasks to team members in order to enhance their development.
  • Own shop processes, tooling, and equipment readiness; drive preventive maintenance and capability upgrades, including machining roadmaps, tools purchases and installation..
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, proto teams, and stakeholders to translate design intent into manufacturable solutions.
  • Provides consult and expertise to stakeholders to best utilize the shop resources to support the business needs.

Foundation
  • Own and operate a Domain-Specific Enabler area for the machine shop, ensuring availability, quality and consistency of the enabler service for use.
  • Align and prioritize usage of enabler services across MDUs, balancing demand, capacity, and impact in close coordination with Delivery.
  • Continuously improve and develop the machine shop capabilities and professional support of the business line based on user input, aligning with domain strategy and evolving Delivery requirements.
  • Incorporate input from industry, academia and CAE/CAD tool suppliers to improve domain enablers.
  • May be required to act as the interface point contact for similar enabler teams in other sites.

People
  • Manage people small team (typically 0-10, can be more).
  • Mentor team members and align responsibilities and priorities related to the machine shop deliverables.
  • Creates a safe and inclusive environment in which employees feel engaged and can grow to their full potential through performance management, active coaching, and structured people development (skills and competencies).
  • Hiring and providing the right people to the team.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelors or equivalent experience in engineering or in relevant technical field.
  • 10+ years technical background in relevant domain or relevant engineering service.
  • Experience operating in a complex engineering environment.
  • Technically skilled individual with extensive knowledge of machining and/or lab management.
  • Strong structuring and prioritization skills, driving efficient use of tools and enabling services.
  • Hold strong communication capabilities, enabling clear articulation of complex technical guidance across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Knowledge of / experience with effort estimating, risk analysis.
  • Experience in leadership.

Skills
Technical & functional skills
  • Leads daily Machine Shop operations by managing capacity, tooling, equipment readiness, and safety critical precision manufacturing practices to ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts and prototypes.
  • Translates engineering design intent into manufacturable solutions while developing machinists and technicians through structured staffing, training, performance management, and collaboration with engineers and proto teams.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert for the machine shop team and the stakeholders to advise and consult on machining requests and challenges.

Behavioral & leadership skills
  • Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Demonstrates self-awareness: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Values differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  • Builds effective teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
  • Drives vision and purpose: Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

Other
  • This position is located on-site. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. A flexible workplace arrangement is available for remote work up to two days a week.
  • May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
  • The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Will require travel dependent on business needs.
  • Can work under deadlines.
  • The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
  • Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
  • Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
  • Can learn and apply new information or skills.

Additional Responsibilities:
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Inclusion and diversity
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
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ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company's reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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