DH General Machinist

Job Title: General Machinist

Client: Aerospace Industry
Location: Windsor CT 06095
Duration: Full- Time (Permanent)
Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

General Machinist responsible for operating manual machining equipment lathes mills grinders and specialty shop machines to repair and manufacture aerospace components while maintaining precision tolerances and production quality.

Key Responsibilities (Mobile-Friendly)

Operate horizontal and vertical lathes
Operate milling and grinding machines
Work with VTLs Jig Bores and Bridgeports
Use drill presses and special shop equipment
Read blueprints travelers and manuals
Determine dimensions and tolerances
Measure mark and scribe materials
Set up machines and machining sequences
Inspect finished parts for accuracy
Support shop operations and repairs

Core Duties

Manual machining operations
Blueprint and drawing interpretation
Machine setup & tooling
Precision measurements & tolerances
Aerospace part repair & production

Work Environment / Role Nature

Aerospace machine shop environment
Precision manufacturing and repair work
Hands-on machining role
Moderate physical activity and standing

Required Skills

Manual machining 1 3 years
Lathe & milling machine operation 1 3 years
Blueprint reading 1 year
Measuring & inspection tools 1 year
Machining problem-solving 1 year

Preferred Skills

VTL / Jig Bore experience Preferred
Prototrack machining Preferred
Grinding machine experience Preferred
Shop scheduling knowledge Preferred
Aerospace machining Preferred

Technical / Functional Exposure

Manual lathes & mills 1 3 years
Grinding operations 1 year
Precision measurements & tolerances 1 year
Process travelers & setup documentation 1 year
Machine setup & tooling 1 year

Education / Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum 1 3 years machining experience

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