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VTL Machinist

  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • Permanent
  • Aug 19, 2026
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VTL Machinist - 2nd Shift

$30 - $34 per hour + Shift Premium + Quarterly Bonus + Quarterly Pay Increases + Extra Pay for Running Multiple Machines + Overtime (Time and a Half + Double Time Sundays) + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match + Air-Conditioned Facility + Progression + Training!


Hartford, CT

Are you a VTL or Lathe Machinist with tight-tolerance experience looking to join a market-leading manufacturer with quarterly pay increases and a clear path to progress?

Do you want to work in a clean, air-conditioned facility on high-quality precision parts, with the chance to earn more by running multiple machines?

This is a well-established, market-leading manufacturer in the middle of a significant growth phase. They pride themselves on looking after their people, offering job security, an outstanding benefits package, and genuine long-term prospects for those who want to build a career.

In this role, you will set up and run vertical turret lathes to produce precision parts to tight tolerances, working from blueprints on materials including steel and titanium. You will have the opportunity to run multiple machines for additional pay, with hands-on training and shadowing provided by senior machinists to help you progress through the pay grades.

This role would suit a VTL or experienced Lathe Machinist with a tight-tolerance background, looking to move into a role with strong earning potential, quarterly increases, and progression.

The Role:

  • Setting up and running vertical turret lathes to produce precision parts.
  • Working to tight tolerances from blueprints on steel, titanium, and other materials.
  • Running multiple machines for additional pay while maintaining high-quality standards.

The Person:

  • VTL or experienced Lathe Machinist
  • Tight-tolerance manufacturing background
  • Steel and titanium experience an advantage



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Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH276942_1787133622
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Hartford, Connecticut

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US$30 - US$34 per hour + Overtime + Benefits + Bonus

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

Discipline

BBBH276942_1787133622

Reference Number

19 Aug 2026

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