3rd Shift CNC Machinist 10pm-6am

VSS Capital Partners; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

3% bonus

Health insurance starts after first 1/

Annual wage reviews

Job summary

VSS Capital Partners in Greenfield, MA is seeking a 3rd Shift CNC Machinist (10pm–6am) to set up, operate, and monitor precision CNC machines. The team offers a 4‑day work week with a 3‑day weekend and two alternative shifts (5am–3pm and 3pm–1am) Monday–Thursday.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, perform tool changes and basic troubleshooting, and conduct in‑process inspections. A 3% wage bonus and annual reviews for raises are in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC machining or operator experience.
• Ability to work with limited supervision on 3rd shift.
• Solid math skills to calculate dimensions and offsets.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines per instructions and prints.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, fixture adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges to verify part dimensions.
• Read blueprints and write reports during in-process inspections.
• Escalate quality or equipment issues to supervision as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Support production goals with reliable attendance and shift handoff.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Use precision measuring tools

Math and tolerancing

Problem solving

Tools

CNC machines

Calipers & micrometers

gauges

Job description

GREENFIELD - 3rd Shift CNC Machinist 10pm-6am Why work at VSS? We have a 4-day work week giving you a 3-day weekend! There are 2 shifts: 5am - 3pm and 3pm - 1am, Monday - Thursday. There are annual reviews for wage increases. There is a bonus system in place that starts at 3% of your salary. Health insurance becomes effective on the first day of the month following your first full month of employment. For example, if your start date is September 3rd, your coverage will begin on November 1st.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines to produce complex precision components in accordance with work instructions, job travelers, prints, and production requirements. Perform machine offsets, tool changes, fixture adjustments, and basic troubleshooting to maintain part quality and efficient production flow. Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools to verify part dimensions and conformance. Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, job travelers, and GD&T requirements as applicable to the assigned work. Conduct routine in-process inspections and document results accurately and timely. Identify and escalate nonconforming parts, quality concerns, tooling issues, machine alarms, and equipment problems to the Supervisor, Quality, or Maintenance as appropriate. Maintain machine cleanliness, work area organization, and proper part handling to prevent damage or contamination. Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout awareness, hand tools, and established factory safety procedures. Support production goals by maintaining reliable attendance, following shift handoff expectations, and performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Prior CNC machining or CNC operator experience required (at least 3 years); this position is Intended For Experienced Candidates Who Can Work With Limited supervision. Ability to reliably work the 3rd shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Basic math skills necessary to calculate dimensions, tolerances, offsets, and machine settings. Ability to use precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other quality control instruments. Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, production schedules, quality requirements, and safety procedures. See website for complete job description https://www.vsscnc.com/careers