CNC Machinist- 2nd Shift- Full Time

Barnes Aerospace

Location: East Hartford, CT 06108 (on-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $28 – $38 per hour (based on experience)

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift

Overtime: Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior (3+ years CNC milling experience)

• --This role exists to support ongoing aerospace production demand across complex multi-axis milling operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a key role in machining precision aerospace components with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship.
• --Set up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machines in a high-precision aerospace environment

Run complex milling jobs with minimal supervision while ensuring parts meet print and process requirements

Perform job changeovers and make adjustments as needed to maintain part quality

Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and operation sheets

Work with standard and geometric tolerances on aerospace components

Hold tight tolerances on precision machined parts

Support repeat production work while maintaining quality and throughput

Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to solve machining issues and keep work moving

---Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Multi-axis CNC milling machines, including equipment from Doosan, Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Johnford

Fanuc and other CNC controls depending on machine

Inspection Tools: Micrometers, depth gages, height gages, dial calipers, and other standard precision measuring tools

---Materials You’ll Work With

Other aerospace alloys

---3+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC multi-axis milling machines

Experience performing job setups and changeovers on CNC equipment

Strong mechanical aptitude and solid math skills

Ability to work in a team-based aerospace manufacturing environment

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Experience machining larger precision parts

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because:

Stable aerospace work with long-term programs

Clean, professional manufacturing environment

Modern equipment and advanced machining work

Competitive pay plus 15% shift differential

Overtime is available, but not required

Pay Notes: 15% shift differential for 2nd shift

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date

4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan

Yearly performance bonus

100% education reimbursement after 1 year

PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays

Flex time program

Discounted Calm app membership

Monday–Friday

2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Overtime available, but not required

---Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.