CNC Machinist / Operator – Milling

Kaleo Service Group; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

First shift, Monday–Friday

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Opportunity for career growth

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Kaleo Service Group in Agawam, MA is seeking a CNC Machinist/Operator with milling experience for a first shift role in a medical device and aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will operate 3-axis to 4th axis milling equipment, learn setups, read blueprints, measure parts, and troubleshoot with experienced machinists. This hands-on role offers growth into advanced machining while supporting critical components.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machines in a production setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong measurement skills using calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus.
• Willing to learn and grow into more advanced machining roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines and perform loading/unloading of parts.
• Follow CNC programs and work instructions precisely.
• Assist with basic machine setups and tooling adjustments.
• Install tooling and workholding and verify offsets.
• Inspect parts in-process and troubleshoot simple issues.
• Read blueprints and confirm tolerance requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

CNC milling

Blueprint reading

Measurement skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Vocational or technical machining training

Tools

Haas

Doosan

Kitamura

Johnford

Job description

1st Shift | Agawam, MA | Medical Device & Aerospace Manufacturing

$24–$29/hour
Monday–Friday | 6:00am–2:30pm

The Opportunity

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

This is a great opportunity for someone who has CNC production experience and wants to continue developing their machining skills. You'll operate CNC milling equipment, learn and perform setups, make adjustments, inspect your work, and build your troubleshooting skills alongside experienced machinists.

You don't need to be a fully developed setup machinist coming into the role. We're looking for someone with a good foundation who is comfortable around CNC equipment, takes pride in producing quality parts, and wants to become a stronger machinist.

What You'll Work On

The focus of the role is CNC milling, including:

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

Equipment includes:

• Johnford
• Kitamura
• Doosan

You'll work with materials commonly used in medical device and aerospace manufacturing, including:

• Aluminum
• Carbon steels
• Stainless steels

What You'll Be Doing

As you develop, you'll gain experience with:

• Operating CNC milling machines
• Loading and unloading parts
• Following CNC programs and work instructions
• Learning and performing machine setups
• Installing tooling and workholding
• Making basic tool and offset adjustments
• Monitoring machine performance
• Performing in-process inspections
• Reading blueprints and engineering drawings
• Using calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
• Identifying tooling or machining issues
• Learning how to troubleshoot and correct problems
• Deburring and finishing components
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

The expectation is that you'll learn the process and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills develop.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with:

• CNC machining or production experience, preferably with milling
• Basic understanding of CNC machine operation
• Ability to follow work instructions and blueprints
• Basic measurement skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable work habits
• Willingness to learn
• Pride in producing quality work

You don't need years of setup experience. We're more interested in your foundation, attitude and ability to learn.

Preferred Experience

• Haas, Doosan, Kitamura or Johnford
• Horizontal machining
• 4th Axis experience
• Manufacturing or machine shop experience
• Aerospace or medical manufacturing
• Vocational or technical machining training

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• $24–$29/hour
• Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm
• Opportunity to grow from CNC Operator into a more advanced Machinist
• CNC milling-focused environment
• Exposure to medical device and aerospace components
• Opportunity to develop setup and troubleshooting skills
• Growing operation with advancement opportunities
• Overtime available but never mandatory
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 8 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• PTO beginning at 2 weeks annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases

The Bottom Line

If you have some CNC experience and want to become a better machinist, this is a good opportunity to build that foundation.

You'll get hands‑on experience with CNC milling, precision measurement, tooling, offsets, setups and troubleshooting while working alongside experienced machinists.