2nd Shift CNC Lathe/Mill Turn

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 44,358 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (11 days)

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Limited is hiring a Senior CNC Machinist in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This full-time position requires 5+ years of CNC machining experience, primarily in aerospace manufacturing. The candidate will set up and operate CNC lathes and mill-turn equipment, ensuring precise tolerances and high-quality standards. Opportunities for professional growth and benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation. A consistent 2nd shift schedule will be followed with flexible start times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Strong background in CNC lathe operation.
• Ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001 consistently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC engine lathes and mill‑turn equipment.
• Machine aerospace components to tight tolerances (±0.001).
• Read and interpret blueprints, routings, and CNC programs.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Strong background in CNC lathe operation

Blueprint reading skills

Ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001

Comfortable working within established procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Engine Lathes

CNC Mill‑Turn Platforms

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Magellan Aerospace Limited

Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $32.20 – $46.00/hr (includes 15% shift differential)

Base Pay: $28.00 – $40.00/hr + 15% differential

Shift: 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM)

Schedule Flexibility: Start times between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Overtime: As needed

Experience Level: Senior CNC Machinist (5+ years)

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support long‑term aerospace production programs at Magellan Aerospace’s Haverhill facility. As a trusted supplier to aircraft and engine manufacturers, Magellan relies on experienced machinists to produce precision, flight‑critical components with absolute consistency.

This position plays a key role on 2nd shift, supporting steady workload, tight tolerances, and high‑quality aerospace standards.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC engine lathes and mill‑turn equipment
• Machine aerospace components to tight tolerances (±0.001)
• Run repeat and production jobs within established processes
• Read and interpret blueprints, routings, and CNC programs
• Establish work offsets and tooling accurately
• Perform in‑process and final inspections
• Use a wide range of precision gauges to verify part quality
• Maintain 6S standards in your work area
• Support production flow and, when applicable, help train or guide other machinists

This is a hands‑on setup and operation role for experienced machinists who take pride in precision work.

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with advanced CNC turning and mill‑turn equipment in a production aerospace environment.

Machines

• CNC Engine Lathes
• CNC Mill‑Turn Platforms

Inspection Tools

• Bore gauges
• Johnson gauges
• Pitch micrometers
• Dial indicators (for setup and offset verification)

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Strong background in CNC lathe operation
• Ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001 consistently
• Experience setting up jobs, tooling, and work offsets
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity with aerospace machining concepts and practices
• Comfortable working within established procedures and parameters

Preferred (Not Required)

• Mill‑turn machining experience
• Experience acting as a lead or trainer
• Aerospace industry experience

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aerospace‑grade metals and alloys

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• $32.20 – $46.00/hr total compensation (with shift differential)
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and disability insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (11 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Consistent 2nd shift schedule with flexible start times