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Our partner company is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their team in Windsor, CT. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist capable of running a small machine shop and working directly with the engineering team. You will operate manual mills and lathes to fabricate small-batch prototypes and unique, custom parts designed by the in-house team.

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salary: $72,800 - $93,600 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
education: No Degree Required



Responsibilities

• Prototype & Production Machining: Operate manual lathes, X-axis mills, and other manufacturing equipment to support in-house production of small-batch prototypes and unique parts.
• Engineering Collaboration: Interface directly with the engineering team to help implement, refine, and troubleshoot design concepts.
• Planning & Setup: Plan the production of parts by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters while interpreting GD&T.
• Quality & Precision Control: Maintain precise specifications by observing operations (turning, facing, knurling, thread chasing, grooving, drilling) and taking exact measurements to eliminate defects.
• Shop & Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine tool maintenance (sharpening and replacing worn tools), adjust controls, troubleshoot processes, and maintain equipment, supplies, and quality assurance records.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Technical school certificate or associate degree, combined with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a mechanical/industrial environment. Proven track record running manual mills and lathes.
• Precision Measurement: Proficient in using measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, depth gauges, and size blocks.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions, technical blueprints, and GD&T.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Manual Machining (3 years of experience is required)
• Blueprint Reading (3 years of experience is required)
• Lathe Operation (3 years of experience is required)
• Mill Operation (3 years of experience is required)
• GD and T (3 years of experience is required)
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Prototyping

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.