CNC Milling Machinist — First Shift

Parts Tool & Die, Inc.; Agawam, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parts Tool & Die, LLC (PTD) is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Milling Machinist for our first-shift aerospace precision team in Agawam, MA. The role involves setting up, proving out, operating, and optimizing CNC milling centers to manufacture high-value aerospace components with tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of aerospace milling experience, strong GD&T and blueprint-reading skills, and proven ability to work with exotic materials and advanced metrology

Qualifications

• Five or more years of CNC milling setup and operation experience in aerospace or a high-precision environment.
• Advanced proficiency with CNC milling centers, complex setups, fixture-based work, and multi-axis machining.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated success producing complex components and accurate first articles with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining strategies, and tool-life management.
• Experience machining exotic, hardened, and heat-resistant materials.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, prove out, and operate CNC milling centers.
• Perform complex 3-axis, 4-axis, and multi-axis milling operations.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and customer specifications.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, vises, and workholding for each operation.
• Manufacture high-value aerospace components to tight tolerances.
• Work with challenging materials such as Inconel, titanium, hardened steels, and stainless alloys.
• Complete first-article work and in-process dimensional verification with precision metrology tools.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling strategies to maintain accuracy and stability.
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling, and surface-finish issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality for dimensional concerns.
• Follow approved drawings, routings, and inspection methods.
• Complete production, inspection, traceability, and quality documentation per AS9100.
• Communicate production status and technical risks clearly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; 5S principles.

Skills

CNC milling

Setup and operation

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

First article inspection

Tooling knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

Okuma

Fanuc

Job description

Location: Agawam, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: First Shift

Bring Your Experience to Challenging Aerospace Work

Parts Tool & Die is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Machinist to join our first-shift aerospace precision manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on machining position for an accomplished professional who can independently set up, prove out, operate, and optimize CNC milling centers. You will manufacture complex, high-value aerospace components from challenging materials while maintaining tight tolerances, process stability, and complete quality documentation.

This is not a supervisory or lead position. It is an opportunity for a highly experienced machinist to apply advanced technical knowledge, solve difficult machining problems, and consistently produce quality work with minimal supervision.

What You Will Do

• Independently set up, prove out, and operate CNC milling centers.
• Perform complex 3-axis, 4-axis, and multi-axis milling operations.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, work instructions, customer specifications, and controlled manufacturing documentation.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, vises, workholding, and inspection methods appropriate for each operation.
• Manufacture high-value aerospace components to extremely tight dimensional and geometric tolerances.
• Work with challenging materials, including Inconel, titanium, hardened steels, stainless alloys, and other heat-resistant aerospace materials.
• Complete first-article work and in-process dimensional verification using precision measuring equipment and advanced metrology tools.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling strategies to maintain dimensional accuracy, surface finish, tool life, and process stability.
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and surface-finish issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality when technical or dimensional concerns require additional support.
• Follow approved drawings, routings, work instructions, tooling requirements, and inspection methods.
• Complete production, inspection, traceability, and quality documentation accurately and in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
• Communicate production status, technical concerns, and process risks clearly and promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area consistent with company safety requirements, lean manufacturing practices, and 5S principles.
• Contribute practical machining knowledge and improvement ideas that strengthen repeatability, setup quality, and manufacturing performance.

What We Are Looking For

The strongest candidate will be an experienced milling machinist who takes ownership of setup quality, dimensional accuracy, process discipline, and production results.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Five or more years of CNC milling setup and operation experience in aerospace or another high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency with CNC milling centers, complex setups, fixture-based work, and multi-axis machining.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated success producing complex components and accurate first articles with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining strategies, workholding, feeds, speeds, and tool-life management.
• Experience machining exotic, hardened, and heat-resistant materials.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection equipment and dimensional verification.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems, traceability, and aerospace documentation requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accountability, reliability, and pride in workmanship.

Experience with 4-axis or 5-axis milling, Okuma or Fanuc controls, prototype work, and high-mix, low-volume manufacturing is preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Senior CNC Milling Machinists at PTD:

• Complete complex setups and machining operations independently.
• Produce conforming components that meet drawing and customer requirements.
• Achieve accurate first articles and repeatable production results.
• Verify dimensions at appropriate stages of the machining process.
• Maintain control of high-value materials and complex components.
• Identify process risks before they become quality or delivery problems.
• Make effective adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and workholding.
• Communicate unresolved technical or dimensional issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability records.
• Consistently follow approved manufacturing and quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing practical machining knowledge and process feedback.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Why Join PTD?

Parts Tool & Die manufactures precision components for aerospace and other demanding industries where accuracy, consistency, and reliability are essential.

Our machinists work on challenging components that require genuine technical expertise—not repetitive machine tending. PTD invests in its people, equipment, and manufacturing processes so experienced machinists have the tools and support needed to succeed.

You will join a team that values craftsmanship, accountability, problem-solving, and doing the job correctly the first time.

Company

Parts Tool & Die, LLC (PTD) is a growing manufacturing leader of precision machined components serving aerospace, defense, oil, gas, microwave technology, industrial and commercial sectors. Our team is committed to producing the highest quality work using the latest state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and manufacturing methods. The company, which serves a global market, is located in Agawam, Massachusetts.

Build it with integrity. Do the right thing, keep your word, and be someone others can count on.

Commitment

Be fully committed and stay resilient. Show up, care deeply, and work with purpose.

Teamwork

Own your work and back your team. We succeed together, learn together, and move forward together.

Fuel the vision and solve with purpose. Look ahead, tackle problems, and build smarter ways forward.