CNC Set Up Machinist/ Programmer
Company: SSI Manufacturing Technologies
Job Ref: # 7012133
Date Posted: 2/18/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Bristol, CT
Salary: $36 - $42
Description
Go to end ⇓CNC Engineer / Programmer / Machinist
- Analyze blueprints, drawings, and solid models to determine customer specifications and critical features
- Create CNC programs using Mastercam to define toolpaths, feeds/speeds, and operation sequences
- Develop solid models when customer models are not provided
- Design and build custom work holding fixtures
- Optimize processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reduce costs
- Maintain tooling databases and setup/operation worksheets for repeatability
- Support quoting activities by estimating setup time, cycle times, and tooling costs
- Set up CNC machines (mills and/or lathes), load programs, install tooling and fixtures
- Run and inspect first pieces for quality approval
- Operate CNC machines to manufacture complex parts
- Monitor production and make offsets/edits to maintain tolerances
- Perform First Piece and In-Process inspections
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues to minimize downtime
- Train and mentor machine operators
- Follow safety policies and maintain excellent housekeeping
- Comply with AS9100 Quality Management System and ITAR/Export requirements
- 10+ years of CNC machining and programming experience
- Strong proficiency in Mastercam using recent versions
- Experience working with solid models
- Expertise in machine setup, tooling, and fixturing
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, pins/gages)
- Ability to edit programs to improve quality and productivity
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and documentation practices
- Experience mentoring or training operators
- Background in quoting or estimating
- Continuous improvement or process optimization experience
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices
- A hands-on technical professional who enjoys working directly on the shop floor
- A strong communicator who collaborates well with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
- Detail-oriented and committed to precision and quality
- A proactive problem solver who takes ownership of results
- Reliable, accountable, and professional
- Someone who treats coworkers with respect and integrity
- Flexible work hours (can begin work between 5 and 7 am
- Paid weekly
- Bonus Program - Based upon company and individual performance
- Paid Time Off - Vacation (5 - 15 days depending upon experience)/ 9 Paid company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability, 401K (With Company Matching)
- Air conditioned shop and office working environment
- Four strategic markets served providing greater stability when specific markets have


























