CNC Machinist - Lathe Operator - Level II - 1st or 2nd Shift
Company: HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other
Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that
meet all quality standards. This role is for 1st or 2nd shift. 1st
shift is 7am-3:30. 2nd shift is 3:00 - 11:30pm This role is 100% in
office at our plant in East Hartford, CT. At HORST we offer a
variety of benefits including but not limited to: Competitive PTO
PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental,
Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program Major Areas
of Responsibility: * Set-up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and
multi-axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge, etc.) * Will work with
blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions. *
Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other
specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to
produce a quality part. * Checks to make sure that the material to
be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material
from staging area. * Performs complex set-ups of own work or for
others. * Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains
tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete
the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as
necessary. * Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with
set-up or production problems and helps to train other
set-up/operators. * Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full
compliance to quality standards. * Performs visual inspections
(part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on
all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification
using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by
the department or the Quality Assurance Department. * Replaces all
worn or damaged tooling as necessary. * Verifies and records actual
part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work *
Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all
fluid levels. * Keeps the equipment and work area clean and
organized. * Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging
area. * Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all
work performed into the database and documents all scrap. *
Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or
machining problems/difficulties. * Packs and washes/preserves parts
as needed. * Performs other machining and assembly operations as
needed. * Performs other related duties as required. * Interacts
with associates from all departments. Requirements: * High School
diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus. * 3 years
of set-up experience minimum required * Experience with aerospace
products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus. * Must be
familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls * Must be able to set and
change tools. * Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection
techniques. * Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and
problem solving is a plus. * Strong interpersonal and analytical
skills. * Must be able to read and write comments, understand
operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable
company/customer paperwork. * Must be able to read CNC programs. *
Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine
shop or CNC machining environment Physical Requirements: * Ability
to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs. * Able to stand for up to 8 hours.
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