**CNC Mill Operator / Machinist

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Salary commensurate with experience.

**Company Overview:

**Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts. Since our founding in 1952, we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery. Our state-of-the-art, 27,500 square foot facility houses all the equipment necessary to provide our customers with efficient, cost-effective production. Coupled with our experienced and highly skilled workers, this combination produces the finest jet engine service tools and critical flight safety parts and assemblies in the industry today.

**Job Description:

**Cambridge Specialty Company, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Mill Operator to join our team in Berlin, Connecticut. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components in accordance with engineering specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong machining knowledge, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and operate CNC milling machines (3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis as applicable)
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
Install tooling, fixtures, and workholding devices
Load materials and ensure proper alignment and setup
Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to ensure tolerances are met
Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with engineering or programming teams
Conduct routine machine maintenance and maintain equipment in good working order
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school training preferred
2+ years of CNC milling experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of milling operations, tooling, feeds and speeds, and materials
Ability to read blueprints
Experience with CNC controls
Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Work Environment:

Manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, noise, and metalworking fluids
Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times on the shop floor

You should be proficient in:

GD&T
Equipment Troubleshooting
CNC Tooling
Troubleshooting Skills
G-Code
M-Code
CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
Aerospace Manufacturing
Machine Setups for Production Runs
Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma)
2D Drawings
CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)