Kamatics, a division of Kaman, offers a fantastic culture that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for career growth through training and support for all team members.

We are searching for a dynamic and motivated Machinist Trainee to join our team at our Bloomfield, CT location. First shift hours are 6:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, as business needs currently dictate one hour of mandatory daily overtime.

We offer competitive pay, and a robust benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) match up to 5, wellness days and a one-week paid holiday shutdown during the holidays. Team players with a passion for excellence should apply!

Our products are used in space, aviation, marine, hydropower and other industrial applications. As an industry leader we design, test and manufacture the highest performing, self-lubricating, roller element, metal to metal and miniature bearings in the industry.

Summary:

Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work environment; willingly embraces new approaches; seeks new situations as opportunities. Understands manufacturing processes and products produced. Displays familiarity with machining knowledge; understands and effectively employs knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Under close technical supervision, set up, operate, and adjust computer numerically controlled machine tools to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations where programs are provided. Operations include drilling, honing, boring, milling and turning, screw machine operation, etc., on routine and repetitive operations.
• Check parts for conformance to specifications.
• Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow work procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes. Contribute to 5S program in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.

Requirement/Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Machining Certification from an accredited school or program
• Experience:
  • 6 months of machining experience or equivalent
• Skills
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with exposure to machining process and shop mathematics.
  • Basis understanding of blueprint and GD&T reading.
  • Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot issues and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills .
  • Dependable; come to work on time and stay for the shift to complete work as assigned.
  • Strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds
• Continual standing
• Frequent bending, twisting, and grasping items/tools.
• Frequent mental and visual attention
• Constant standing and frequent walking
• Occasional sitting

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