
CNC Machinist
Hiring bonus: $25 — Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY)
- Location
- Portland, CT
- Job type
- Direct hire
- Pay
- $45,000
- Profession
- CNC Machinist
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Weekly
- $865
- Yearly (full-time)
- $45,000
This job pays about $21.63/hour — 28% below the median for CNC Machinist jobs in Connecticut ($29.87/hour).
Estimated from the annual salary in the listing; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CNC Machinist jobs in Connecticut right now
- 3 open CNC Machinist jobs in Connecticut from 1 agency, 3 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $21.63 – $26.44/hour, median $21.63/hour.
- Typical CNC Machinist pay in Connecticut: $29.87/hour ($62,130/year, BLS).
Job description
Position: CNC Machinist - Milling (Direct Hire)
Location: Portland, CT
Pay: $19.50-$31/hr
AimHire is hiring a CNC Machinist (Milling) for an aerospace manufacturer in Portland, CT! This company makes precision-engineered airfoils and components for aviation and turbine applications. Its parts go into critical aerospace systems that have to meet strict standards for performance, durability, and reliability.
They want a hard-working, detail-oriented machinist who takes pride in quality work. You'll produce complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components across multiple manufacturing cells, working from blueprints and GD&T to make sure every part meets spec. Ideally you have 3+ years of CNC experience, and setup experience is a plus.
This is an on-site, direct hire position paying $19.50-$31/hr based on experience, with regular overtime at 40-45 hours per week. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with match, and bonus potential.
Schedule
- Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm (40-45 hours/week)
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC mills and other machines to produce complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components
- Plan production by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters
- Read and apply GD&T to make sure dimensions and tolerances are correct on the finished product
- Inspect finished parts with precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to confirm they conform to spec
- Keep productivity high across multiple manufacturing cells
- Maintain quality and safety standards, keep accurate records, and maintain equipment and supplies
- Contribute to process improvement
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3-8 years of CNC machining experience (milling and aerospace experience a plus)
- Setup experience a plus
- Working knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, depth gauges, and gauge blocks
- Shop math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Accurate, detail-oriented, and quality-conscious
- Strong communication skills and a strong work ethic
- Willing to work overtime (40-45 hours/week)
- Must live locally or be willing to relocate on your own (no relocation assistance)
AimHire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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