CNC Lead Machinist – Milling | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

LITRON LLC•Agawam, MA

6d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

PacAero Agawam (formerly Litron) is a precision manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Our Agawam facility specializes in precision CNC machining, RF/microwave package integration, laser welding, and advanced manufacturing for highly demanding applications. We are looking for an experienced CNC Lead who knows milling machining, understands setups, and can be the go-to technical resource on the shop floor. This is a hands-on working lead position — not a desk job and not a formal people-manager role. You'll work alongside our CNC team, help coordinate daily priorities, support complex setups and troubleshooting, mentor machinists, and keep work moving safely, efficiently, and to our quality standards. Strong CNC milling setup experience is highly preferred. This position located in Agawam, MA and is onsite, full-time days, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred
Minimum 5 years of CNC milling experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing
Strong hands-on CNC milling knowledge and machining fundamentals
Experience with multi-axis CNC milling equipment
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tight tolerances
Experience with CNC controls such as Haas, Okuma, or similar
Strong troubleshooting and machining problem-solving skills
Ability to provide technical direction and effectively support other machinists

Nice To Haves

Strong CNC setup experience, including independently setting up milling jobs
Experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling
Previous Lead Machinist, CNC Lead, or informal shop-floor leadership experience
Experience with Mastercam or other CAM software
Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards
Experience supporting First Article Inspection requirements
Experience in a setup-focused CNC machining role

Responsibilities

Perform and support CNC milling setups, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines
Conduct first-piece prove-outs and support first-piece inspections
Verify tooling, offsets, fixtures, workholding, and setup accuracy prior to production runs
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process issues to keep production moving
Support machine changeovers and setup adjustments as needed
Operate CNC equipment and produce quality parts to specification
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, setup sheets, and machining documentation
Assist machinists with complex setups and technical machining issues
Help identify opportunities to reduce setup time, scrap, rework, and machine downtime
Provide day-to-day technical direction and support to CNC machinists
Help coordinate machine assignments, job priorities, and workflow based on direction from the Machine Shop Manager
Serve as a go-to resource for machining and setup questions on the floor
Mentor and coach machinists on setups, tooling, machining techniques, and best practices
Support the training and development of new and less-experienced machinists
Reinforce established machining processes, work instructions, safety requirements, and quality expectations
Communicate production constraints, machining issues, and resource needs to the Machine Shop Manager
Lead by example and promote teamwork, accountability, and a strong shop-floor culture
Ensure machining activities comply with PacAero quality standards and customer requirements
Verify parts meet blueprint, GD&T, dimensional, and tolerance requirements
Perform in-process inspections and support First Article activities as needed
Identify and communicate quality concerns, nonconformances, or machining issues promptly
Work collaboratively with Quality and Engineering to resolve technical and production issues
Follow all company quality, safety, and operational procedures
Help maintain efficient workflow and machine utilization throughout the shift
Ensure tooling, fixtures, programs, and materials are prepared for scheduled work
Support setup consistency and standardized machining practices
Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, setups, tooling, and overall throughput
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S efforts
Support production priorities and help remove obstacles that could impact delivery
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machining environment
Support 5S, workplace organization, and housekeeping standards
Promote safe machining practices and proper use of equipment and tooling
Work collaboratively with machinists, supervisors, Quality, Engineering, and other departments
Perform other related duties as assigned