Senior CNC Mill Set Up Technician

Senior CNC Mill Set Up TechnicianA well-established precision manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior CNC Mill Set Up Technician to serve as a highly experienced, hands-on technical resource within its CNC milling operation in Milford, CT.This role is responsible for setting up, operating, programming, and troubleshooting 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis vertical CNC milling machines used to produce high-precision components for aerospace, defense, medical, and other advanced manufacturing applications. The position requires someone who can combine strong machining expertise with professionalism, reliability, and the ability to support other machinists on the shop floor.This is not a traditional supervisory role. The Senior CNC Mill Set Up Technician will remain actively involved with the machines while serving as a technical example and resource for others, helping improve setup quality, troubleshooting, workflow, and overall shop-floor execution.What You'll DoSet up and operate 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis vertical CNC milling machinesWrite, edit, and adjust CNC programs using G-codeProgram and work with positional indexersTroubleshoot machining, setup, tooling, and production issuesWork with Fanuc controls and potentially other CNC control environmentsRead and interpret engineering drawings and blueprintsUse precision measuring instruments and gages to verify first-piece and production dimensionsWork closely with manufacturing engineers and quality personnel to ensure machines and processes are operating correctlySupport efficient workflows between planning, engineering, quality, and the shop floorHelp other machinists troubleshoot difficult setups and machining challengesMaintain high standards for accuracy, precision, workmanship, and qualityServe as a positive technical example for professionalism, accountability, and shop-floor behaviorSupport the quality requirements associated with aerospace, defense, medical, and other precision-manufacturing applicationsWhat You BringMinimum of approximately 5 years of CNC milling setup experienceStrong hands-on ability to set up and run 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis vertical CNC milling machinesAbility to write, edit, or adjust CNC programs using G-codeExperience programming and working with positional indexersAbility to read and interpret blueprintsStrong proficiency with precision measuring instruments and gagesAbility to verify both first-piece and ongoing production dimensionsStrong machining and troubleshooting skillsAbility to work effectively with manufacturing engineers and quality teamsStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and precisionReliable attendance and a professional, team-oriented approachAbility to work onsite in Milford, CT on first shiftPreferred QualificationsStrong experience with 5-axis CNC millingExperience with Fanuc controlsWorking knowledge of GD&TAerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, or other high-precision machining experienceExperience within a small CNC shop, job shop, or high-mix precision manufacturing environmentPrevious senior machinist, lead machinist, or technical floor-support experienceExperience helping less-experienced machinists improve setups or troubleshoot production issuesFamiliarity with AS9100 and/or ISO-certified manufacturing environmentsExperience using micrometers, calipers, gages, and other precision inspection equipmentExperience collaborating with engineering, quality, and production-planning teamsBoth CNC mill and lathe experience is a plusWhy This OpportunityJoin an established precision manufacturing operation with more than 50 years of industry experienceWork on complex components supporting aerospace, defense, medical, and other advanced manufacturing industriesTake on a senior technical role while remaining hands-on with machining and productionWork with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling equipment rather than being limited to basic production machiningOpportunity to become a trusted technical resource for the milling operation without moving into a purely supervisory roleWork in a smaller shop environment where your technical expertise and ideas can have a visible impactOpportunity to help improve machining processes, workflow, documentation, quality, and overall shop-floor executionCompetitive hourly compensation with voluntary overtime opportunitiesComprehensive benefits including medical coverage, company-matching 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick time