Job Description

Swiss Set-Up Machinist – Night Shift

Night Shift | Typical Start Time 4:00pm or 5:00pm
$45.60–$50.40/hr Effective Night Shift Earnings
Base Pay: $38.00–$42.00/hr + 20% Shift Differential
Agawam, MA | Medical Device Manufacturing

The Opportunity

This role is built for experienced Swiss machinists who enjoy solving problems, dialing in processes, and producing high-precision components.

You'll work primarily on Tsugami Swiss machines producing complex titanium medical components where quality, consistency, and process control matter.

This isn't simply loading parts and keeping machines running. You'll be trusted to troubleshoot setups, optimize performance, and solve problems that impact productivity and quality.

What You'll Be Doing

Setup & Machining

• Perform complete machine setups
• Optimize tooling and machine performance
• Make offsets and process adjustments
• Troubleshoot machining issues and quality concerns
• Run complex titanium components requiring tight tolerances

Process Ownership

• Monitor machine performance and quality
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Reduce scrap and improve consistency
• Work closely with programmers and engineers when needed

Production Support

• Operate machines during production runs
• Support less experienced operators as needed
• Help maintain process stability and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Swiss machining experience
• Strong setup and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read complex blueprints
• Experience holding tight tolerances
• Understanding of tooling, offsets, and process optimization

Why This Role Stands Out

• One of the largest precision machining operations in the region
• Produces critical medical device components
• Projected growth of nearly 30% in 2026 and another 30%+ in 2027
• Opportunity to work on complex titanium parts
• Many leaders started on the shop floor and earned promotions through performance
• Overtime is available, but never mandatory

Schedule & Overtime

• Night Shift
• Typical start time of 4:00pm or 5:00pm
• Most machinists work approximately 12-hour shifts Monday through Thursday
• Optional overtime frequently available on Fridays
• Average schedule is approximately 48 hours per week
• Overtime is completely voluntary

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) begin the 1st of the month after hire
• 8 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• PTO starts at 2 weeks annually
• Overtime hours count toward PTO accrual, allowing many employees to earn up to 3 weeks of PTO during their first year
• 401(k) with company match
• Strong company-sponsored insurance plans
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases

The Bottom Line

If you're an experienced Swiss Machinist who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and producing high-precision components, this is a role where your expertise will be valued.