aimhireFarmington, CT
Machine Set-Up Operator
$20- $23/hr
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Machine Set-Up Operator
aimhireFarmington, CT
yesterday
$20- $23/hr
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMachinistsComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Apply for this role →Machine Set-Up Operator Machine Set-Up Operator Spring Manufacturing Farmington, CT | Direct Hire | $20- $23/hr (based on experience) MondayFriday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PMAbout the Company Our client is an established precision manufacturer with decades of experience producing metal components and assemblies for a range of industries, including medical, defense, and aerospace. Family owned and managed, they partner closely with customers from early prototyping through full-volume production, and are known for taking on complex, precision-driven work that requires real technical expertise.
The Opportunity:
Our client is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Machine Set-Up Operator to join their manufacturing team. You'll set up, adjust, and operate precision machinery to manufacture a wide variety of parts to exacting quality standards, with a clear path to growth built into the role. New operators start with guided support, build toward working independently, and experienced operators go on to train others. This is a great fit for someone who takes pride in precision work, enjoys hands-on problem solving with machinery, and wants to build a long-term career with a stable, established manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, adjust, and operate departmental machinery to produce parts to spec
- Keep machinery running smoothly and make minor repairs to machine tools as needed
- Swap out old tooling and install new tooling
- Use gauges (such as plug gauges) to check parts against quality standards
- Read and work from blueprints
- Follow safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards
- Suggest process improvements as you learn the operation
- As you grow into the role, help train and support other team members
Requirements:
- High school or trade school diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Solid math skills
- Ability to read blueprints
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills
- Comfort working with precision gauges
Physical requirements:
Corrected vision sufficient to read prints and closely inspect parts; manual dexterity for precision machine work; ability to stoop and bend frequently; ability to move parts between positions; ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.
Why Join:
- This Company
- Stable, direct-hire position with a family-owned company with decades in business
- Straightforward MondayFriday daytime schedule
- Work on components that support medical, defense, and aerospace applications
- Built-in growth path - advance from guided support to full independence to training others
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Level
Junior
Salary
$20- $23/hr
Location
Farmington, CT
Occupation
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Industry
Machine Shops
Posted
yesterday