--- title: ID/OD Grind Machinist 2nd Shift at Aero Gear description: Aero Gear is hiring for the ID/OD Grind Machinist 2nd Shift role in Windsor, CT. Pays $40K–$100K per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/id-od-grind-machinist-2nd-shift-at-aero-gear-01a0b3d6-ea32-7a51-8360-0f6577602849 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Aero Gear as ID/OD Grind Machinist 2nd Shift in Windsor, CT. Pays $40K–$100K per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xkpz4n.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Aero Gear | | **Location** | Windsor, CT | | **Salary** | $40K/hr - $100K/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Aero Gear. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Aero Gear. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $51,000 – $62,000 a year (median $61,000). ## Description **The Company** Aero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEMs such as Pratt & Whitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together. **Position Summary** This machinist will independently and safely set up and operate precision CNC ID-OD grind equipment. **Essential Functions** Read and understand process travelers, setup journals, tooling sheets and operation sheets to produce complex finished product. Make tooling adjustments and program offsets as necessary. Ability to accurately inspect work very close tolerances utilizing various instruments, including air gage, OD indicating gaging, indicators, profilometers, micrometers, height stands and verniers. Perform daily TPM responsibilities. Maintain good housekeeping practices on machines and in work area. Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations. Wear necessary personal protective equipment as required. Actively participate in cross-training, cost savings and team activities to improve processes. Maintain appropriate tact and diplomacy in dealings with co-workers, team members and supervisors. **Competencies** Technical capacity Problem-solving / analysis Initiative Results-driven **Experience and Education** Minimum of 3 years of aerospace CNC machining experience is required. High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree/certificate from vocation school or college program is a plus, but extensive experience may substitute for education. **Supervisory Responsibility** This position has no supervisory responsibilities. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. **Other Duties** This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. **Work Authorization** US Person (Green Card Holder or United States Citizen) due to government contracts. **Compensation** $40000 - $100000 / year Compensation is paid hourly and may be adjusted based on level of experience, overtime and shift. Benefits Include: - Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance - 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match - Generous paid time off and paid holidays - Tuition assistance program - Company-paid life and disability insurance - Uniform stipend and safety equipment reimbursement - Workers' compensation coverage - Employee-focused culture with opportunities for growth and development Benefits eligibility and coverage are subject to plan terms and employment status. Aero Gear is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Aero Gear will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 860.688.0888. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. 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