CNC Milling Machinist - Aerospace | All Shifts | Unlimited OT

CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist – All Shifts | Day 1 Benefits

Location: Meriden, CT

Shift: All Shifts Available

• 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Overtime Available
• 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Overtime Available
• 3rdShift | Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Overtime Available

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

If you're experienced with CNC mills, lathes, setups, blueprint reading, and precision measurement, this is an opportunity to work on complex, tight-tolerance components in a clean, quality-focused manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes

• Machine tight-tolerance aerospace and precision-manufactured components

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T

• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and machine setup optimization

• Conduct in-process inspections and final quality checks

• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, height stands, and other precision measuring tools

• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues to maintain production efficiency

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to improve processes

• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience

• Experience operating CNC mills and/or CNC lathes

• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings

• Knowledge of GD&T and tight-tolerance machining

• Experience using precision measuring equipment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Preferred

• Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC machines

• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Makino, Mitsubishi, or similar controls

• Aerospace, turbine, defense, or precision manufacturing experience

• CNC setup and troubleshooting experience

Why DRT?

• Benefits Effective Day 1

• All Shifts Available

• Competitive Compensation

• Overtime Opportunities

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Stable, Growing Manufacturing Company

• Work on Precision Aerospace & Industrial Components

Apply Today

Whether you're a CNC Operator, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Mill Machinist, CNC Lathe Machinist, or Multi-Axis Machinist, we want to hear from you!