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Machine Shop Jobs in New Britain, CT (NOW HIRING)

Conval, Inc

CNC Machinist - First Shift

Enfield, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Receives programs, blueprints, shop travelers, and instructions relative to work assignment from the Machine Shop Supervisor or CNC Lead * Interprets drawings to establish sequence of operations and ...

Conval Inc

CNC Machinist - First Shift

Enfield, CT

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Receives programs, blueprints, shop travelers, and instructions relative to work assignment from the Machine Shop Supervisor or CNC Lead * Interprets drawings to establish sequence of operations and ...

Kaman Corporation

Machining Support Operator I

Middletown, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Machine Shop Operator I Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Machine Shop Operator I in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience finishing operations in a production environment.

Kaman Corporation

Machining Support Operator I

Middletown, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Machine Shop Operator I Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Machine Shop Operator I in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience finishing operations in a production environment.

Kaman Corporation

Machining Support Operator I

Middletown, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Machine Shop Operator I Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Machine Shop Operator I in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience finishing operations in a production environment.

Kaman

Machining Support Operator I

Middletown, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Machine Shop Operator I Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Machine Shop Operator I in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience finishing operations in a production environment.

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How much do machine shop jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine shop in New Britain, CT is $18.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $18.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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.

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Sr. Manager, Cell Operations - Machine Shop

Kaman Corporation

Middletown, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Kaman rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

304th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Senior Manager, Cell Operations - Machine Shop
Precision Fusing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Senior Manager, Cell Operations - Machine Shop in Middletown, CT. The Senior Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, direction, quality and guidance of machine shop cell including machining, specialized machining, machine parts production, parts development in addition to regular indirect leadership and in depth interaction with material management, quality assurance, inspection, planning, and program management. Maintain high standards of quality and volume production within established manufacturing costs to meet contractual requirements and customer commitments.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, lead and manage all functions necessary to manufacture and deliver assigned products in accordance with the contract and other related requirements such as quality, procurement regulations, cost control/budgets, engineering change control, environmental compliance and others.
  • Employ lean principles to make continuous improvements.
  • Establish and maintain metrics that track performance to the requirements in quality, schedule, cost and continued application of lean enterprise to make continuous improvements in all areas of the cell.
  • Present performance and quality status to management on a routine basis.
  • Manage, develop, formulate and direct the machine shop cell for the purpose of manufacturing, inspecting and delivering products on schedule within budgetary guidelines for the specific products built in the cell operation.
  • Support the development and control of manufacturing budgets to attain company objectives.
  • Present status reports and schedule updates to management on a regular basis.
  • Guide and direct cell members in the areas of manufacturing, planning, material acquisition, and inspection by integrating these functions to support contractual requirements, assembly cell and customer needs.
  • Assist in the development and formulation of long and short range plans, operating procedures and objectives.
  • Plan and determine manpower requirements based on forecasts.
  • Aid the manufacturing and quality managers in the administration of such programs. Assure coordination and integration of workflow with continuous improvement through lean activities.
  • Timely production, accurate and timely input of proposal estimates, budgetary conformance, schedules, and utilization of personnel skills, metrics, machines, equipment and facilities.
  • Represent the manufacturing department in resolving company issues with internal staff relative to the delivery of finished product.
  • Ensure through manufacturing/industrial engineering new and existing tooling is available to meet fluctuating customer requirements.
  • Work with purchasing to ensure supplier tooling is properly maintained.
  • Develop and implement those processes and working environment that are required to meet manufacturing commitments.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication among functional departments, management and customers to facilitate problems identified and their resolution.
  • Support and aid in the development and implementation of the annual operating plans goals and objectives for the manufacturing organization.
  • Interview, hire, develop, mentor and appraise cell personnel. Guide subordinate supervisors in personnel related issues. Maintain adequately trained work group.
  • Aid management in establishing and maintaining departmental procedures for compliance with quality standards, company policy and procedures, ISO standards and contract requirements.
  • Support the enforcement of standards, policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for quality and program requirements as defined by assigned contracts and quality planning on assigned programs when required for new start-up production.
  • Through cell performance, provides quality engineering and manufacturing engineering functions, contractual data requirements list (CDRL) items, periodic customer reviews, engineering change proposals, waivers/deviations, non-conforming material and procurement quality flow-down required to satisfy customer requirements for scheduled shipments.
  • Responsible for assigned program budgets, costs to complete and compliance to quality systems requirements and procedures.
  • Required to support all environmental and safety standards.
  • Accountable for metrics and trends for key parameters of the assigned programs to show status. Metrics will include such information as SPC data, test result summaries, lean events, shipping status and budget performance.
  • Responsible for assisting engineering, business managers and senior managers in performing preliminary research on proposals of broad complex scope.
  • Maintains technical and program liaison with customers.
  • Available to travel, as required.
  • Work Setting: 100% on-site

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a business and/or technical discipline required or experience equivalent to a complete 4 year college program.
  • 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on - delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.
Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.
Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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