Job Title: Machinist
Location: Stratford, CT
Employment Type: Contract (12 month)
Industry: Aerospace and Defense
Compensation: $ 40.00 - $45.00/hour
Schedule: 4/10-1st Shift
About the Opportunity:
- Lead CNC mill/lathe cell operations within tool-and-die fabrication environments.
- Ensure precision manufacturing through advanced machining, blueprint interpretation, and GD&T application.
- Maintain high standards of in-process quality control and inspection.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
- This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Set up, program, and operate CNC machines using G-code, M-code, and CAM software (e.g., Mastercam).
- Lead and manage daily operations of CNC mill/lathe cells.
- Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T specifications, and 3D tool models for accurate machining.
- Perform in-process inspections using precision measurement tools to ensure quality standards.
- Machine a wide range of materials including steels, alloys, aluminum, titanium, super alloys, plastics, composites, and additive-manufactured parts.
- Troubleshoot machining and programming issues to maintain production efficiency.
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 8+ years' experience in tool-and die fabrication
- 6+ years' experience in leading CNC-mill/lathe cell operations
- 6+ years' experience in machining steels, alloys, aluminums, titanium, super alloys, plastics, composites, and AM parts.
- 6+ years' experience in Computerized Numerical Control (CNC)
- 6+ years' experience in Tool & Die Maker
What Sets You Apart:
- Proven proficiency with CNC set-up, programming (G-code, M-code, etc.) and CAM software (Mastercam or similar)
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation; ability to work with 3-D tool models
- Understanding of inspection tools to perform in process quality control
- Excellent communication skills-ability to discuss complex technical concepts with cross-functional teams
- Commitment to safety; active participation in ESH compliant programs and proactive hazard identification
- Ability and willingness to train junior machinist on setup, inspection, and best practice tooling techniques
- This request supports RMS Sikorsky, please ensure required onboarding paperwork below is uploaded under 'Other Attachments' when onboarding.
- Do not submit anybody DQed from 20940
- Sikorsky Security Documents
- Notarized NEAT Form
- IDs used for the NEAT form
- Headshot picture against neutral background
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Apr 14, 2026