CNC Mill or Lathe Machinist

Jobot; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Education/training support

Job summary

Jobot in Agawam, MA is seeking a CNC Mill or Lathe Machinist for on-site, permanent placement. The role offers 1st and 2nd shift options with a 20% premium on 2nd shift and hourly pay between $28 and $45 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating CNC milling or turning machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet tolerances. Opportunities exist to advance skills and mentor others, with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience or trade-school training.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, or gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Load and indicate fixtures, tooling, and workpieces.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and job specifications.
• Establish and adjust work offsets and tool offsets.
• Monitor cuts and adjust to keep parts in tolerance.
• Inspect own work using micrometers, calipers, gauges and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, finish, or machining problems.
• Make CNC program edits based on experience level.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to resolve machining issues.
• Maintain accurate job and production documentation.
• Help improve setups, tooling, or processes.
• At higher levels, mentor developing machinists.

Skills

CNC experience

Blueprint reading

Setup and troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

Trade-school machining

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

CNCMilling/Turning

Job description

CNC Mill or Lathe Machinist

$28 - $45 per hour | Agawam, MA | On-site | Permanent

$28-$45/hour based on experience, 1st & 2nd Shift, 20% Premium on 2nd Shift

A bit about us:

This is a well-established precision manufacturing operation producing machined components and assemblies for technically demanding industries such as aerospace & defense, medical technology, robotics, semiconductors, and security-related applications.

The shop combines precision machining with modern automated manufacturing and offers opportunities for machinists at different stages of your career.

Whether you're looking to continue developing your setup skills or you're already comfortable taking a difficult job from setup through production, there may be a spot for you.

Why join us?

• $24-$45/hr, depending on CNC experience and skill level
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
• 20% shift premium for 2nd shift
• CNC milling work, including horizontal machining centers
• CNC lathe work, including dual spindle, dual turret turning
• Opportunity to work on Kitamura and/or Doosan equipment
• Work involving prints, tooling, offsets, inspection, setups, and troubleshooting
• Opportunity to advance your CNC and setup knowledge
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Education/training support

Job Details

Your responsibilities will depend on your experience level. You may:

• Set up and operate CNC milling or turning machines
• Load and indicate fixtures, tooling, and workpieces
• Read blueprints, drawings, and job specifications
• Establish and adjust work offsets and tool offsets
• Monitor cuts and make adjustments to keep parts within tolerance
• Inspect your own work using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, finish, or machining problems
• Make CNC program edits based on your level of experience
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Work with Engineering and Quality when a machining issue needs to be solved
• Maintain accurate job and production documentation
• Help improve setups, tooling, or processes
• At the more experienced level, assist and mentor developing machinists

What We're Looking For

We're open to different experience levels, so don't rule yourself out simply because you haven't done everything listed below.

CNC Machinist I

A good fit if you have:

• CNC machining experience or relevant machining/trade-school training
• Basic blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, or gauges
• Experience operating CNC equipment
• An interest in developing stronger setup and troubleshooting skills

CNC Machinist II

A good fit if you're comfortable with:

• Setting up and operating CNC mills or lathes
• Tool changes and offsets
• Reading prints independently
• Inspecting your own parts
• Troubleshooting common machining problems
• Understanding tooling, speeds, feeds, and basic CNC programs
• Working with limited supervision

CNC Machinist III

We're especially interested if you can:

• Independently perform complex CNC mill or lathe setups
• Troubleshoot tooling and machining problems
• Read and understand GD&T
• Work confidently with precision inspection equipment
• Select and manage cutting tools and workholding
• Make CNC program changes
• Improve setups or machining processes
• Help less-experienced machinists work through machining problems

Current senior-level Agawam postings also emphasize complex setups, programming, troubleshooting, G-code/CAM knowledge, precision inspection, and process optimization.

Don't Run Kitamura Machines Today?

That's okay.

If your CNC milling background is on other equipment, we're still interested. Solid machining fundamentals matter more than having worked on one specific brand of machine.

If you understand setups, tooling, offsets, prints, inspection, and how to make a good part, let's talk.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.