CNC Machinist

Kaleo Service Group; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Kaleo Service Group is seeking experienced CNC milling machinists to join our precision manufacturing team in Agawam, MA. The role focuses on setup, machine operation, and producing components for medical and aerospace applications.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, install tooling, verify programs, and maintain tight tolerances across aluminum, plastics, and steels using 3‑axis and 4th axis milling equipment. Mon–Thu shifts with generous earning potential.

Qualifications

• CNC milling setup experience and ability to read blueprints.
• Tooling and offset experience with feeds, speeds and machining processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in medical or aerospace machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling machines.
• Load and verify CNC programs.
• Install tooling, fixtures and work holding.
• Set tools and offsets.
• Make process adjustments.
• Monitor machine and part quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining problems.
• Read blueprints/engineering drawings.
• Use precision measuring equipment.
• Support multiple machines as needed.

Skills

CNC setup experience

Read blueprints

Tooling and offset experience

Feeds and speeds knowledge

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting ability

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Haas

Doosan

Kitamura

Johnford

Job description

Milling | Agawam, MA | Medical Device & Aerospace Manufacturing

2 Openings | Monday–Thursday Typical Start Time: 4:00pm or 5:00pm $29–$34/hour + 20% Shift Premium Effective Rate: $34.80–$40.80/hour

The Opportunity

We're looking for CNC Machinists with milling experience to join a growing precision machining operation supporting the medical device and aerospace industries.

This is a hands‑on role focused on CNC milling, setups, troubleshooting and production.

We're looking for machinists who can take a job, set up the machine, make the necessary adjustments and produce quality parts without needing constant supervision.

The facility is growing rapidly, creating opportunities for experienced machinists who want to build a long‑term career in a modern precision manufacturing environment.

What You'll Work On

The focus is specifically on CNC milling, including:

• 3‑Axis Vertical Machining Centers
• Horizontal Machining Centers
• 4th Axis milling equipment

Equipment includes:

• Johnford
• Kitamura
• Doosan

Materials include aluminum, engineering plastics, carbon steels and stainless steels, with opportunities to work on increasingly complex aerospace and medical components.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up CNC milling machines
• Load and verify CNC programs
• Install tooling, fixtures and work holding
• Set tools and make offsets
• Make process adjustments
• Monitor machine and part quality
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining problems
• Perform in‑process inspections
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings
• Use precision measuring equipment
• Support multiple machines as needed

Second shift is an opportunity for someone who is comfortable working independently and keeping production moving.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with solid CNC milling experience who can confidently handle the machining process.

You'll ideally have:

• CNC setup experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Tooling and offset experience
• Understanding of feeds, speeds and machining processes
• Precision measurement experience
• Troubleshooting ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Experience level will determine where you fall within the $29–$34/hour base range.

Preferred Experience

• Horizontal machining centers
• 4th Axis milling
• Haas, Doosan, Kitamura or Johnford
• Aerospace or medical manufacturing
• Tight‑tolerance machining
• Complex castings
• GD&T

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• $29–$34/hour base
• $34.80–$40.80/hour effective rate
• Typical start time of 4pm or 5pm
• Precision medical and aerospace manufacturing
• Opportunity to work with complex components
• Strong growth and advancement opportunities
• Voluntary overtime
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 8 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• PTO beginning at 2 weeks
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases

Schedule & Overtime

Monday–Thursday | Typical start time 4:00pm or 5:00pm

The typical schedule is four longer shifts during the week, with Friday–Sunday off.

Optional overtime may be available on Fridays based on production needs.

Overtime is completely voluntary.

The Bottom Line

If you're an experienced CNC milling machinist who wants a good 4‑day schedule, strong earning potential and the opportunity to work on precision medical and aerospace components, this is worth a look.

$29–$34/hour + 20% shift premium | 4-day schedule | CNC Milling | 2 Openings