CNC Machinist - Direct Hire

Schulte Staffing Solutions; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Schulte Staffing is seeking an experienced Toolmaker/Machinist for a precision manufacturing employer in Reading, MA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining conventional and CNC equipment to produce tooling and fixtures with tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has hands-on machining experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. On-site, full-time with competitive benefits and starting pay of $25.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on machining experience required.
• Experience operating conventional milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• CNC milling and CNC lathe experience preferred.
• Experience with stamping dies and injection molds is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain conventional and CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Operate surface grinders and conventional EDM equipment.
• Manufacture and maintain precision tooling, including injection molds, stamping dies, and production and assembly fixtures.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot and complete minor tooling repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Inspect finished components to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC milling

CNC lathe

Surface grinding

Reading drawings

Inspection skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surface grinders

EDM equipment

Injection mold tooling

Job description

Schulte Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Toolmaker / Machinist for a well-established precision manufacturing company.

Job Details

• Pay: Starting at $25.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Type: On-site
• Industry: Precision Manufacturing

Position Overview

The Machinist will be responsible for operating and maintaining conventional and CNC machining equipment, producing precision tooling, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on molds and stamping dies. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on machining experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with tight tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain conventional and CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Operate surface grinders and conventional EDM equipment.
• Manufacture and maintain precision tooling, including injection molds, stamping dies, and production and assembly fixtures.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and stamping dies.
• Troubleshoot and complete minor tooling repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Inspect finished components to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hands‑on machining experience required.
• Experience operating conventional milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• CNC milling and CNC lathe experience preferred.
• Experience with stamping dies and injection molds is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off