CNC Swiss Operator 1 - Kaman

This job exists to make high precision, close tolerance medical housings on CNC Swiss lathes. This is an entry-level position.

This is a 2nd shift position with hours of 3:15pm - 2:00am.

Pay range starts at $21.44 and can range up to $29.33 per hour depending upon experience.

Candidates can expect to start at a level 1 or 2 operator with room to grow. 

Operating as an independent division of the Bloomfield, CT-based Kaman Corporation, Bal Seal Engineering is “a Kaman company.” This structure allows us to remain agile and entrepreneurial as we leverage our parent company’s scale, resources, and complementary capabilities. We’re proud to be part of Kaman, a company with a past so similar to our own, and a commitment to positively shaping the future.

Internal candidates must currently be in good standing with Bal Seal Engineering in order to be considered. 

For information regarding benefit offerings, please visit our site here: https://kaman.com/contact/careers/employee-benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates CNC Swiss machines
• Produces medical housings, in a timely manner, in accordance with blueprints, sketches, and work orders, with close supervision
• Inspects and measures micro parts with general measuring devices, and makes machine offset adjustments
• Performs setups, changeovers, and tool offsets on multiple CNC Swiss machines with close supervision
• Maintains a clean and organized work area, adhering to our established quality and safety standards
• Performs visual and physical inspection of parts produced
• Make necessary adjustments to maintain nominal print dimensions and required surface finishes
• Completes electronic and paper-based records with speed and accuracy
• Monitor machine performance, identify deviations, and make appropriate adjustments as needed
• Assist with maintenance and repair of equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certificate or diploma in machining a plus
• Familiar with CI Improvement/Lean a plus

Experience:

• Some work experience desired
• Specialized machinist training and/or certification a plus
• Experience with Swiss turning a plus
• Familiarity with Tsugami Swiss lathes a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to handle small parts
• Experience working with microscopes, toolmaker’s scopes, and other precision measurement methods and equipment
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Familiar with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality-oriented