CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift
Milling | Agawam, MA | Medical Device & Aerospace Manufacturing
2 Openings | Monday–Thursday
Typical Start Time: 4:00pm or 5:00pm
$29–$34/hour + 20% Shift Premium
Effective Rate: $34.80–$40.80/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 role focused on CNC milling, setups, troubleshooting and production.
We're looking for machinists who can take a job, set up the machine, make the necessary adjustments and produce quality parts without needing constant supervision.
The facility is growing rapidly, creating opportunities for experienced machinists who want to build a long-term career in a modern precision manufacturing environment.
What You'll Work On
The focus is specifically on CNC milling, including:
- 3-Axis Vertical Machining Centers
- Horizontal Machining Centers
- 4th Axis milling equipment
Equipment includes:
- Johnford
- Kitamura
- Doosan
- Haas
Materials include aluminum, engineering plastics, carbon steels and stainless steels, with opportunities to work on increasingly complex aerospace and medical components.
What You'll Be Doing
- Set up CNC milling machines
- Load and verify CNC programs
- Install tooling, fixtures and work holding
- Set tools and make offsets
- Make process adjustments
- Run production jobs
- Monitor machine and part quality
- Troubleshoot tooling and machining problems
- Perform in-process inspections
- Read blueprints and engineering drawings
- Use precision measuring equipment
- Deburr finished components
- Support multiple machines as needed
Second shift is an opportunity for someone who is comfortable working independently and keeping production moving.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with solid CNC milling experience who can confidently handle the machining process.
You'll ideally have:
- CNC milling experience
- CNC setup experience
- Ability to read blueprints
- Tooling and offset experience
- Understanding of feeds, speeds and machining processes
- Precision measurement experience
- Troubleshooting ability
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Experience level will determine where you fall within the $29–$34/hour base range.
Preferred Experience
- Horizontal machining centers
- 4th Axis milling
- 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 base
- 20% 2nd-shift premium
- $34.80–$40.80/hour effective rate
- Monday–Thursday schedule
- Typical start time of 4pm or 5pm
- Two 2nd-shift openings
- Precision medical and aerospace manufacturing
- Modern CNC milling equipment
- Opportunity to work with complex components
- Strong growth and advancement opportunities
- Voluntary overtime
- 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
Schedule & Overtime
Monday–Thursday | Typical start time 4:00pm or 5:00pm
The typical schedule is four longer shifts during the week, with Friday–Sunday off.
Optional overtime may be available on Fridays based on production needs.
Overtime is completely voluntary.
The Bottom Line
If you're an experienced CNC milling machinist who wants a good 4-day schedule, strong earning potential and the opportunity to work on precision medical and aerospace components, this is worth a look.
$29–$34/hour + 20% shift premium | 4-day schedule | CNC Milling | 2 Openings
