Role Summary

Our Barnes Aerospace CRO Site located in East Granby, Connecticut, is seeking a CNC Milling Machinist & Trainer for a 6+ month assignment. This position requires a skilled machinist who can balance hands-on production responsibilities with the training and onboarding of new machinists. The successful candidate will provide guidance, demonstrate best practices, and support skill development while continuing to meet individual production and quality expectations.

Shift: 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC/manual machining equipment while maintaining quality and efficiency standards
• Train, mentor, and support new machinists as needed, including demonstrating proper setup, operation, and safety procedures
• Balance production responsibilities with training duties to ensure both output and workforce development goals are met
• Perform complex set-ups, edits, and operate established and NPI jobs with minimal supervision ensuring parts conform to specifications and requirements. Make modifications or adjustments as necessary
• Verify dimensions using standard measuring instruments, such as micrometers, depth gage, height gage, and vernier
• Read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets
• Work with engineering department regarding material conditions, best positioning of part, tool pressure, etc. as required
• Detect faulty operations and materials and report these along with other problems to immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of experience in machining in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or supporting new machinists strongly preferred
• 3+ years of years of experience setting up and operating CNC Devlieg Milling Machines
• Demonstrated ability- or strong interest- in training, mentoring, or supporting other machinists
• Familiar with Fanuc controls; willing to cross train on various operations/equipment
• Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of GD&T
• Familiar with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Willing to learn basic CNC Programming

This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicants must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or Barnes timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The employer evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion.