Grinding Machinist

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Grinding Machinist in aerospace machining for an opportunity in Windsor, CT.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Lapping Machinist to produce products by setting-up and operating one or more specialized manufacturing CNC machines

Qualifications and requirements:

• 5 years operating multiple manufacturing machines, including honing, lapping, CNC lathe, mill drill, grinding machine, CNC mill machine and deburring. Experience with tool room machining desired.
• Able to set-up and operate manual and CNC lapping and honing, grinders or OD-ID grinders with minimal supervision and achieve accuracies measured in millionths. Setting-up and operate tool room equipment including Jig Bore and Jig Grinding Machines is beneficial
• Must have the ability to read and follow set-up sheets, operation sheets, blueprints, programs and/or drawings.
• Meet production deadlines by following manufacturing schedules and procedures.
• Able to follow and instruct on machining set-ups and operating principles.
• Be able to troubleshoot and offer suggestions on how to resolve machining concerns.
• Familiarity with the use of a variety of machinist’s hand fools and precision measuring instruments.
• Able to make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks and scribes’ dimensions and reference points.
• Able to set and use all standard measuring instruments including Micro Hite.
• Maintain a safe working environment by utilizing safety applications and keeping all work areas clean.
• Contribute to the team effort by maintaining a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent. Technical or vocational training desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with substantial acquaintance with and understanding of technical aspects of the job.
• Work requires the ability to understand and follow instructions, the ability to concentrate and the ability to work as part of a team and get along with others.
• This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills in addition to attention to detail
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.