<p>Machine Shop Operator I</p> <p>Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Machine Shop Operator I in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience finishing operations in a production environment. The Machine Shop Operator I will be working under the direction of the Group Leader with limited supervision, responsible for using a variety of set up tools and machinery to perform hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and passivation finishing processes at close tolerances.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Work under the direction of the Group Leader, and with limited supervision, perform various finishing operations on a variety of machined parts having close tolerance specifications. Employ 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills in everyday work practices. Work from blueprints and verbal/written work instructions, set up tools and machinery needed to perform deburr and secondary operations on piece parts. This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process). Perform repetitive deburring, polishing, grinding, and buffing operations on standard piece parts to achieve finish specifications. Set up, adjust and operate various types of drill press equipment to perform difficult and intricate drilling, tapping and counter-bore operations. Perform general shop work such as drilling, machining and sanding. Obtain and maintain certification to perform Passivation, abrasive blasting, and Molykote or Dry Film Lube application. Examine and inspect piece parts to ensure conformance to specifications as per operator acceptance program (OAP).</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>High School Diploma or equivalent required Familiarity with shop practices, inspection and safety.</p> <p>Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</p> <p>401k with employer matching contribution Generous Paid Time Off</p> <p>For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on - delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.</p>