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Tapping Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Kaman Corporation

$20.50 - $28/hr

This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process). * Perform repetitive deburring, polishing ...

Kaman Corporation

Machining Support Operator I

Middletown, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process). * Perform repetitive deburring, polishing ...

Kaman

Machining Support Operator I

Middletown, CT · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process). * Perform repetitive deburring, polishing ...

Kaman Corporation

$20.50 - $28/hr

This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process). * Perform repetitive deburring, polishing ...

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What is tapping?

A Tapping job typically involves operating machinery to drill or cut threads into metal, plastic, or other materials. Workers in this role may use manual or automated tapping machines to ensure precise threading for fasteners, bolts, or assembly components. They must follow technical specifications, inspect finished products for quality, and maintain equipment for optimal performance. Attention to detail and knowledge of machining processes are essential for efficiency and accuracy.

What does a tapping operator do?

As a Tapping Operator, your daily responsibilities usually include setting up and operating tapping machines, monitoring the production process, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts for quality, and performing basic equipment maintenance. You will often work closely with other machine operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets. Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues are key parts of the role. This hands-on work environment requires both technical know-how and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for tapping?

To excel as a Tapping Operator, you typically need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or industrial machinery. Familiarity with tapping machines, hand tools, blueprint reading, and often a vocational or technical certification are advantageous. Good problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a focus on workplace safety help individuals stand out. These capabilities are vital for maintaining high quality, efficient production, and a safe working environment.

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Machining Support Operator I-Middletown, Connecticut

Kaman Corporation

On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Kaman rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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. The Machine Shop Operator I will be working under the direction of the Group Leader with limited supervision, responsible for using a variety of set up tools and machinery to perform hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and passivation finishing processes at close tolerances.
Responsibilities
  • Work under the direction of the Group Leader, and with limited supervision, perform various finishing operations on a variety of machined parts having close tolerance specifications.
  • Employ 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills in everyday work practices.
  • Work from blueprints and verbal/written work instructions, set up tools and machinery needed to perform deburr and secondary operations on piece parts. This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process).
  • Perform repetitive deburring, polishing, grinding, and buffing operations on standard piece parts to achieve finish specifications.
  • Set up, adjust and operate various types of drill press equipment to perform difficult and intricate drilling, tapping and counter-bore operations.
  • Perform general shop work such as drilling, machining and sanding.
  • Obtain and maintain certification to perform Passivation, abrasive blasting, and Molykote or Dry Film Lube application.
  • Examine and inspect piece parts to ensure conformance to specifications as per operator acceptance program (OAP).

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Familiarity with shop practices, inspection and safety.

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p
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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