Aerospace CNC Milling Specialist (1st Shift)

Parts Tool & Die, LLC; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parts Tool & Die, LLC in Agawam, MA, seeks a CNC Milling Machinist on 1st shift to independently set up and operate high-precision milling centers. You will read complex drawings, interpret GD&T, select tools and fixtures, and optimize processes for tight aerospace tolerances. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years’ aerospace machining experience and proficiency with exotic materials; AS9100 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years CNC milling setup and operation experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• Proficient with CNC milling centers and fixture-based work.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Experience producing complex aerospace parts and performing first-article inspections.
• Experience with exotic and heat-resistant materials and precision inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, prove out, and operate CNC milling centers (3-, 4-, and multi-axis).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, work instructions, and customer specs.
• Select tools, fixtures, and inspection methods for each operation.
• Machine high-value aerospace components to tight tolerances with focus on first-pass yield.
• Work with challenging materials such as Inconel, titanium, hardened steels, and stainless alloys.
• Perform first article work and in-process verification using precision metrology tools.

Skills

CNC milling setup

CNC milling operation

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

First article inspection

Tools

Okuma controls

Fanuc controls

CMM / precision inspection equipment

Job description

Parts Tool & Die, LLC in Agawam, MA, seeks a CNC Milling Machinist on 1st shift to independently set up and operate high-precision milling centers. You will read complex drawings, interpret GD&T, select tools and fixtures, and optimize processes for tight aerospace tolerances. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years’ aerospace machining experience and proficiency with exotic materials; AS9100 familiarity is a plus.