CNC Milling Machinist - 1st & 2nd Shift $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

At a Glance Company: Barnes Aerospace Location: 39 Bradley Park Rd, East Granby, CT 06026 (on-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $26 - $38 per hour (based on experience) Shift: 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM Shift Differential: % for 2nd shift Overtime: Available Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3+ years CNC milling experience) $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Barnes Aerospace is currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to qualified CNC Machinists. Bonus details will be discussed during the hiring process. Why This Role Exists This role exists to support precision aerospace manufacturing programs across multi-axis milling operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a key role in producing complex components using modern CNC equipment in a structured, team-based environment. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines Run multiple machines within machining cells when feasible Perform job setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and CNC programs at the machine Machine aerospace components from raw material to finished part Work with hard metals including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel Load parts and fixtures manually or using hoists and lifting equipment Use Fanuc controls and make offsets as required by the program Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring tools Hold tight tolerances (thousandths) on precision components Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Machines: Multi-axis CNC milling machines from Doosan, Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Johnford Controls: Fanuc Inspection Tools: Gauges, swing gauges, calipers, micrometers Equipment: Hoists, fixtures, right-angle heads Materials You'll Work With Inconel Titanium Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade alloys What We're Looking ForRequired 3+ years of CNC milling experience (multi-axis preferred) Experience setting up and operating CNC machines Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude Experience working with tight tolerances Ability to use precision measuring tools Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment Preferred (Not Required) Aerospace manufacturing experience Experience running multiple machines in a cell environment Experience working with exotic materials Familiarity with Fanuc controls Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because: Stable aerospace manufacturing programs Modern multi-axis CNC equipment Opportunities to work on complex, high-precision parts Competitive pay with 2nd shift differential Strong team environment and engineering support Opportunities to expand skills and grow within the company $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $26 - $38/hr (DOE) Pay Notes: % shift differential for 2nd shift Additional Incentives: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6% 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan Quarterly incentive opportunities Yearly performance bonus 100% education reimbursement after 1 year PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays Flex time program Discounted membership Discounted Calm app membership Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM Overtime available Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply now or save this job to come back later.