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ProtoTrak Lathe Machinist – Second Shift

Bausch+Stroebel


Job Location:

Branford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for setting up operating and maintaining ProtoTrak lathes to produce precision parts according to technical drawings and quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of machining principles proficiency in interpreting blueprints and the ability to work independently to achieve production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Produce precision quality parts machining a variety of materials to engineering specification (SS304 316L aluminum and a variety of plastics etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret prints.
  • Review Production Status Report and complete orders as needed.
  • Perform own setups.
  • Punch job in ERP system
  • Verifying final dimensions with print by using precision measuring instruments including micrometers calipers fixtures and gauges.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
  • Must understand and comply with all safety rules Quality Management System and company policies.
  • Promote customer focus

Qualifications :

Skills:

  • Program set up and operate ProtoTRAK lathes using conversational controls
  • Select proper speeds feeds and tooling for various materials
  • Familiar with conversational programming
  • Familiar with the metric system
  • Ability to read and interpret prints
  • Experience in lathe turning
  • Use and proficiently apply precision measuring tools

Competencies:                                                            

  • Quick learner to become proficient with controls and creating plus editing conversational programs
  • Sense for precision and quality ability to spot measure and deliver exact standards in both physical measurements (dimensional precision) and appearance (visible quality)
  • Work independently
  • Highly dependable with an excellent attendance record is required

Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience
  • Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Education:

  • High School Graduate or GED. Preferably from a vocational-technical high school the completion of an apprenticeship program or a community college/technical school training program.

Work Environment:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the manufacturing shop environment.  
  • In addition to competitive compensation you will enjoy working in a well-lit climate-controlled environment and be provided with company-paid uniforms.

Additional Information :

Position Type: This is a full-time (non-exempt/hourly) position. Compensation ranges from $28 to $33 an hour based on experience plus a 15% second shift differential. Non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the calculated hourly rate for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Hours: Second Shift M-F 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Overtime is possible

BENEFITS: We offer medical and dental plans (the company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents); company-sponsored health reimbursement accounts (HRA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans company-paid life insurance and AD&D plan; voluntary vision plan; voluntary pet insurance; voluntary identity theft protection plans; voluntary life and dependent life plans at discounted group rates; a 401k retirement plan with a 4% company match company paid holidays and generous PTO plan.

Should you meet the above requirements and qualifications and feel like this position seems like a perfect fit for you please submit your resume along with a cover letter including your salary expectations.

BauschStroebels US Headquarters is located in Branford CT 

BauschStroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BauschStroebel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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