Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and EngineeringHartford, Connecticut
Turning Engineer
COMPANY:
Our client, in business for over 75 years is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of premium-quality collets, bushings, cutting tools, and more for CNC mills, lathes, Swiss-turning centers, and more. They proudly serve customers worldwide with a constantly growing inventory of standard, semi-standard, and specialty products, including those that are designed and produced specifically for use with new and old equipment from many leading manufacturers. Their experience, longevity, and focus on innovation has made them the go-to partner for precision manufacturers worldwide. You will be part of an 80+ employee team, supporting design, manufacture, and production of products.
JOB:
The Turning Engineer/Technician is responsible for both engineering and hands-on set-up & operation of turning and/or grinding operations. You will also be involved in day-to-day maintenance of equipment, One-off custom or production of products, processing, tooling and methods of manufacturing, and anything else that comes along with the manufacturing of collets and workholding (for turning or grinding) solutions. This position also requires knowledge and understanding of GD&T, inspection, and ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
This role combines technical expertise w CNC and Manual turning and grinding equipment, knowledge and experience w CAD and CAM software, documentation including quotation interpretation, blueprints, traveler, and operation sheets. Experience bringing a product from blueprint to production.
OPPORTUNITY:
This is a high impact technical role, with requirements in engineering and processing, hands on manual and CNC operation, inspection, and maintenance. You also could be required to train a production operator to run and inspect the parts, once the job is set up and the part has been approved through inspection. You will be instrumental in getting solutions for customers ready for shipment in a timely fashion, with ownership of the project.
This opportunity is a chance to get into a company which prides itself on a family culture, where many of the employees are “long timers” with tenures of 10-20+years, where they have been able to grow and be promoted into higher level roles, achieve goals of earning additional responsibility, as well as be rewarded and noticed for a “job well done”. Our client is always in “succession planning” mode, continuously looking into the future, growth, and how to adapt to innovation as the world changes.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Central Connecticut
Experience level: 5+years min in similar role
Salary$$: $65k-90k (hourly rate w OT possible)
Industry: Work Holding Solutions Manufacturing / OEM
Qualifications & Requirements:
Our client, in business for over 75 years is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of premium-quality collets, bushings, cutting tools, and more for CNC mills, lathes, Swiss-turning centers, and more. They proudly serve customers worldwide with a constantly growing inventory of standard, semi-standard, and specialty products, including those that are designed and produced specifically for use with new and old equipment from many leading manufacturers. Their experience, longevity, and focus on innovation has made them the go-to partner for precision manufacturers worldwide. You will be part of an 80+ employee team, supporting design, manufacture, and production of products.
JOB:
The Turning Engineer/Technician is responsible for both engineering and hands-on set-up & operation of turning and/or grinding operations. You will also be involved in day-to-day maintenance of equipment, One-off custom or production of products, processing, tooling and methods of manufacturing, and anything else that comes along with the manufacturing of collets and workholding (for turning or grinding) solutions. This position also requires knowledge and understanding of GD&T, inspection, and ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
This role combines technical expertise w CNC and Manual turning and grinding equipment, knowledge and experience w CAD and CAM software, documentation including quotation interpretation, blueprints, traveler, and operation sheets. Experience bringing a product from blueprint to production.
OPPORTUNITY:
This is a high impact technical role, with requirements in engineering and processing, hands on manual and CNC operation, inspection, and maintenance. You also could be required to train a production operator to run and inspect the parts, once the job is set up and the part has been approved through inspection. You will be instrumental in getting solutions for customers ready for shipment in a timely fashion, with ownership of the project.
This opportunity is a chance to get into a company which prides itself on a family culture, where many of the employees are “long timers” with tenures of 10-20+years, where they have been able to grow and be promoted into higher level roles, achieve goals of earning additional responsibility, as well as be rewarded and noticed for a “job well done”. Our client is always in “succession planning” mode, continuously looking into the future, growth, and how to adapt to innovation as the world changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manual and CNC turning and grinding operation
- Engineering – Part design, quoting/estimating (supporting estimators), process design, best method of manufacturing, etc.
- Inspection
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and corresponding w service technicians
Location: Central Connecticut
Experience level: 5+years min in similar role
Salary$$: $65k-90k (hourly rate w OT possible)
Industry: Work Holding Solutions Manufacturing / OEM
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience on turning (lathe) and cylindrical grinding, CNC and Manual
- Engineering using CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Solidworks, NX, or others is preferred)
- Inspection (reading and interpretation of Blueprint and specifications) and ability to measure part with metrology equipment (verniers, micrometers, bore gages, etc.)
- Ability to effectively communicate w colleagues
- Training and supporting production associates and/or machine operators
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