
Machine Set-Up Operator
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
- Farmington, CT
- Job type
- Direct hire
- Pay
- $47,800
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Weekly
- $919
- Yearly (full-time)
- $47,800
This job pays about $22.98/hour — 6% above the median for Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut ($21.70/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.
Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut right now
- 10 open Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut from 1 agency, 2 of them in Farmington.
- Pay in these listings: $17.50 – $39.18/hour, median $20.50/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Connecticut: $21.70/hour ($45,136/year, BLS).
Job description
Machine Set-Up Operator – Spring Manufacturing
Farmington, CT | Direct Hire | $20- $23/hr (based on experience)
Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
About 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 Monday–Friday 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
AimHire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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