Machinist II

Valmet; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Machinist/Manufacturing Technician in Shrewsbury, MA to support daily machining and production operations. You will operate both manual and CNC equipment, read engineering drawings, and perform basic inspections to meet specifications.

Team collaboration and a strong safety mindset are essential as you assist with setups and report issues. The role emphasizes quality, detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining an organized, safe work area and helping achieve production

Qualifications

• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Competence using calipers, micrometers, gauges for measurements.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings and work instructions.
• Perform basic inspections to ensure part quality.
• Assist with machine setups, tooling changes, and routine troubleshooting.
• Identify and report equipment, quality, or production concerns.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Quality inspection

CNC/Manual machining

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machining

Job description

Join our team in Shrewsbury, MA as a Machinist!

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will support daily machining and production operations while following established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures. You will operate manual and CNC machining equipment as trained, read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions, and produce parts that meet customer and engineering specifications. You will perform basic inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure product quality. In this role, you will also assist with machine setups, tooling changes, and routine troubleshooting, while identifying and reporting any equipment, quality, or production concerns. Success in this position requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are eager to learn, mechanically inclined, and interested in working in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience operating machinery or working in a production setting is helpful but not required. Candidates should be comfortable reading basic drawings and specifications, using measuring tools, and following written and verbal instructions. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work while maintaining a safe and organized work area. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to develop new skills are essential for success in this role.

We offer

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers’ success. This includes a generous wage and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers