Machine Set-Up Operator

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aimhireFarmington (CT)

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Machine Shops

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$20- $23/hr

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About the role

Machine Set-Up Operator Machine Set-Up Operator Spring Manufacturing Farmington, CT | Direct Hire | $20- $23/hr (based on experience) MondayFriday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PMAbout the Company Our client is an established precision manufacturer with decades of experience producing metal components and assemblies for a range of industries, including medical, defense, and aerospace. Family owned and managed, they partner closely with customers from early prototyping through full-volume production, and are known for taking on complex, precision-driven work that requires real technical expertise.

The Opportunity: Our client is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Machine Set-Up Operator to join their manufacturing team. You'll set up, adjust, and operate precision machinery to manufacture a wide variety of parts to exacting quality standards, with a clear path to growth built into the role. New operators start with guided support, build toward working independently, and experienced operators go on to train others. This is a great fit for someone who takes pride in precision work, enjoys hands-on problem solving with machinery, and wants to build a long-term career with a stable, established manufacturer.

Responsibilities:

Set up, adjust, and operate departmental machinery to produce parts to spec
Keep machinery running smoothly and make minor repairs to machine tools as needed
Swap out old tooling and install new tooling
Use gauges (such as plug gauges) to check parts against quality standards
Read and work from blueprints
Follow safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards
Suggest process improvements as you learn the operation
As you grow into the role, help train and support other team members

Requirements:

High school or trade school diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience
Solid math skills
Ability to read blueprints
Strong mechanical aptitude
Good communication skills
Comfort working with precision gauges

Physical requirements: Corrected vision sufficient to read prints and closely inspect parts; manual dexterity for precision machine work; ability to stoop and bend frequently; ability to move parts between positions; ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.

Why Join:

This Company
Stable, direct-hire position with a family-owned company with decades in business
Straightforward MondayFriday daytime schedule
Work on components that support medical, defense, and aerospace applications
Built-in growth path - advance from guided support to full independence to training others

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