CNC Machinist

Senior plc; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Climate-controlled work environment

Range of equipment & skilled team

Craftsmanship & safety culture

Work–life balance

Job summary

Senior Metal Bellows in Sharon, MA seeks a skilled Machinist with 5+ years in precision manufacturing to operate high-precision equipment and develop CNC programs. You will read blueprints, set up fixturing, and ensure exact tolerances while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This role offers growth, stable hours, and a collaborative team environment. You will work on a range of equipment, contribute to process improvements, and train peers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Machinist in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of materials, tooling, and machining best practices.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety-first mindset and reliable work habits.
• High school diploma or GED; vocational training or apprenticeship is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Master the craft by achieving and maintaining operator authorization(s).
• Program with precision by developing and editing CNC programs and setting up fixturing.
• Set machine origins, offsets, and tool lengths to spec.
• Turn prints into real-world results from blueprints and work instructions.
• Machine components to extremely close tolerances and finishes.
• Collaborate with Engineering on custom jobs and process improvements.
• Select, set, and load tools; perform first-piece runoffs and verify setups.
• Measure and inspect in-process and finished parts with precision tools.
• Share knowledge by training fellow machinists on setups and best practices.
• Keep machines running by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting CNC issues.
• Own the details by recording labor transactions and completing production and quality docs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Math & problem solving

Independent & team player

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion

GibbsCAM

Job description

Build Something Bigger With Us.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, make things happen, and grow your skills in a team that values you—we're ready for you.

For more than 70 years, Senior Metal Bellows has been pushing the limits of innovation—designing and building custom-engineered metal bellows for industries that demand the best: aerospace, defense, energy, and beyond.

We’re not just making parts—we’re making solutions no one else can. And we want you to be part of it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Master the craft – Achieve and maintain required Operator Authorization(s) and be trusted to run high-precision work the right way.

Program with precision – Develop, edit, and fine-tune CNC programs while setting up complex fixturing for CNC and manual machines to get parts from print to production.

Build accuracy from the start -Set machine origins, work offsets, and tool lengths exactly to spec so every run starts on solid ground.

Turn prints into real-world results -Work from blueprints, material requests, method sheets, and written work instructions to deliver quality parts.

Shape perfection – Machine components to extremely close tolerances, achieving exact squareness, concentricity, parallelism, and finish.

Innovate with Engineering – Partner on custom jobs and process improvements that push manufacturing forward.

Equip for success – Select, set, and load tools; perform first-piece runoffs and validate setups.

Guard quality at every step – Measure and inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.

Share what you know-Support and train fellow machinists on setups, best practices, and job-specific tasks.

Keep machines running strong – Perform routine maintenance and jump in to troubleshoot CNC issues so production stays efficient and reliable.

Own the details -use basic computer systems to record labor transactions and complete required production and quality documentation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Machinist in a precision manufacturing environment

• Strong ability to read blueprints and technical drawings

• Solid understanding of materials, tooling, and machining best practices

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Strong math and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Safety-first mindset and reliable work habits

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training or apprenticeship is an asset

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience with CAM programming (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion, Gibbs)

• Fixture or tooling design experience

• Background in aerospace, medical, or other tight-tolerance industries

Why Work Here?

Because we’re not just another manufacturing plant. We offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Clean, climate-controlled work environment

• Opportunity to work with a range of equipment and a skilled team on best-in-class, innovative products

• A culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement

• Strong commitment to work–life balance

You’ll love our convenient location just off Route 95 in Sharon, MA, our welcoming team, and our long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Hourly Rate Range: $32.00 - Final $41.00 rate will be determined by relevant experience, skills, and qualifications

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor