CNC Set-Up Machinist

Kaleo Service Group; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

8 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

PTO beginning at 2 weeks

401(k) with company match

Overtime available

Job summary

Kaleo Service Group in Agawam, MA is seeking CNC machinists with milling experience to set up and run CNC mills, verify programs, install tooling, and ensure high-quality parts for medical device and aerospace applications.

You will work with 3-axis vertical, horizontal and 4th‑axis milling equipment from brands like Haas, Doosan, Kitamura, and Johnford. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with pay of $29–$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Solid CNC milling experience with the ability to set up and run mills.
• Experience reading blueprints and making tool/work offsets.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and ensure part quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling machines and load/verify programs.
• Install tooling, fixtures and workholding; set tools and offsets.
• Make process adjustments and monitor machine/part quality.
• Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues as needed.
• Perform in-process inspections and read engineering drawings.
• Use precision measuring equipment for inspection.
• Maintain clean, organized work area.

Skills

CNC milling

Setup experience

Tool offsets

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

GD&T

Quality focus

Tools

Haas

Doosan

Kitamura

Johnford

Job description

Milling | Agawam, MA | Medical Device & Aerospace Manufacturing

2 Openings | Monday–Friday | 6:00am–2:30pm $29–$34/hour

The Opportunity

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

This is a hands‑on machining role for someone who knows how to set up and run CNC mills, make offsets and adjustments, troubleshoot problems, and consistently produce quality parts.

You don't need to be a process engineer or someone who spends all day optimizing programs. We need a machinist who understands the machine, can get a job running, and knows what to do when something isn't right.

The operation continues to grow significantly, creating opportunities to take on additional responsibility and advance as your skills develop.

What You'll Work On

The primary equipment is CNC milling equipment, including:

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

Equipment includes:

• Johnford
• Kitamura
• Doosan

Materials include:

• Aluminum
• Carbon steels
• Stainless steels
• Other materials used in medical and aerospace manufacturing

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Setting up CNC milling machines
• Loading and verifying programs
• Installing tooling, fixtures and workholding
• Setting tools and making offsets
• Making process adjustments as needed
• Monitoring machine and part quality
• Troubleshooting machining and tooling issues
• Performing in-process inspections
• Reading blueprints and engineering drawings
• Using precision measuring equipment
• Deburring and finishing components
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

The goal is straightforward: get the machine set up, make good parts, and keep production moving.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with solid CNC milling experience who can work independently once trained on the equipment.

You'll ideally have:

• Setup experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience making tool and work offsets
• Understanding of feeds, speeds and tooling
• Precision measurement experience
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to quality

You don't have to check every box. If you're a strong CNC mill operator who has started taking on setups and wants to continue developing, we'd like to talk with you.

Preferred Experience

• Horizontal machining centers
• 4th Axis machining
• Haas, Doosan, Kitamura or Johnford
• Aerospace or medical manufacturing
• Tight‑tolerance machining
• Complex castings
• GD&T

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• $29–$34/hour
• Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm
• Medical device and aerospace manufacturing
• 3-axis, horizontal and 4th-axis machining
• Opportunity to continue developing your setup 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
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases

The Bottom Line

If you're a CNC machinist who likes milling, knows how to set up a machine, and takes pride in making good parts, this is a strong opportunity.

You’ll be working on precision components for the medical device and aerospace industries, using modern equipment in a growing operation where experienced machinists have opportunities to continue developing their careers.