CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

CNC Mill Machinist

$32 - $36 per hour + Quarterly Pay Increases + Full Benefits + Training + Progression + Air-Conditioned Facility + Long-Term Stability

Hartford, CT (Commutable from: New Britain, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Glastonbury, Bristol, Meriden, Newington)

Are you a CNC Mill Machinist looking for a stable, long-term role where you will be properly trained and supported, with a clear route to progress through the pay levels?

On offer is hands-on training and shadowing from senior machinists, quarterly pay increases, and genuine long-term security, producing high-quality precision components in a clean, air-conditioned facility.

This is a permanent position with a well-established, market-leading manufacturer in the middle of a significant growth phase. Having recently expanded their engineering function and continuing to invest in their production capability, they offer job security, an outstanding benefits package, and a clear, structured path to progress.

In this role, you will set up and run CNC mills (3-axis minimum, with 4 and 5-axis work available), load existing programs in Mastercam or Siemens NX, read blueprints, and work to tight tolerances including GD&T on precision, safety-critical components.

This role would suit a CNC Mill Machinist from a manufacturing background who wants a secure position, on-the-job training, and a clear progression structure with regular pay increases.

The Role:

• Setting up and operating CNC mills to produce precision, safety-critical components.
• Loading and running existing programs in Mastercam or Siemens NX (no programming required).
• Reading blueprints and working to GD&T and tight tolerances.
• 1st shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (40 hours).

The Person:

• CNC Machinist with milling experience (3-axis minimum; 4 and 5-axis beneficial)
• Comfortable loading programs and working from engineering drawings
• Manufacturing background with strong attention to detail

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Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.