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Company: Mott is a technology driven, high precision filtration company trusted by the world’s best technical and performance brands across four core markets: Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration. Our products can be found everywhere…including lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars!
The company’s strategic vision is to deliver technological breakthroughs where none currently exist. Established in 1959 and located in Farmington, Connecticut (90 miles from NYC and Boston), the company has doubled in size over the last 5 years. Mott is poised for significant expansion over the next 5 years.
Role Summary
We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and adaptable High-Precision Machinist to join our fast-paced Rapid Prototyping Cell. This role is critical for the rapid development and iteration of complex, high-tolerance components, primarily supporting the Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor industries. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment of changing priorities, possesses deep expertise in multi-axis machining, and maintains a relentless focus on quality and safety. This position requires a strong collaborative spirit to bridge the gap between initial design and scalable production.
Key Responsibilities
Shift: 2nd Shift
Precision Machining: Independently program, set up, and operate a range of machining equipment to produce intricate parts with extremely tight tolerances, often involving exotic materials.
Multi-Axis Operation: Expertly operate and maintain 5-axis+ milling and turning machining centers to produce complex geometries.
Rapid Prototyping: Execute quick-turn jobs on both advanced CNC equipment and conventional milling, turning, and grinding tools, to support urgent R&D, Product Development and Engineering needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary subject matter expert in machining for the prototyping phase, effectively communicating with Process Engineering, Project Managers, Quality Control (QC), and R&D teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability are achieved.
Scalability Recommendations: Analyze prototype processes and recommend improvements or adjustments to machining strategies to ensure the final component design is scalable and cost-effective for high-volume production.
Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify compliance with stringent aerospace, defense, and semiconductor quality standards.
Adaptability & Time Management: Demonstrate exceptional time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple concurrent projects and quickly pivot to accommodate urgent, shifting priorities.
Safety & Teamwork: Champion a strong safety mentality within the cell and contribute positively to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in high-precision, close-tolerance machining, preferably within the aerospace, defense, or semiconductor sectors.
Technical Mastery: Proven operational and programming proficiency (CAM software) with:
5-Axis Milling Machines
Twin Spindle Turning Centers
Bridgeport-style conventional milling machines
Industry Knowledge: Practical experience manufacturing components for demanding sectors, specifically Aerospace, Defense, and/or Semiconductor.
Soft Skills & Collaboration: Demonstrated track record of successful interaction and partnership with diverse internal departments (Engineering, Quality, Management) to drive project completion.
Work Ethic: Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, rapid-turnaround environment and maintain composure and quality under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications (Added Benefit)
Experience operating and setting up Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment (Wire or Sinker EDM).
Certification or advanced training in CNC programming and metrology.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $69,200.00 - $103,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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