CNC Machinist

Senior plc • Walpole, MA

4d • $32 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Metal Bellows is hiring a CNC Machinist to produce custom-engineered metal components for industries including aerospace, defense, and energy. The role involves programming, setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC and manual machines to manufacture precision parts from technical drawings and work instructions. The machinist will inspect parts, support process improvements, and share setup and machining knowledge with colleagues.

This position is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment in Sharon, Massachusetts. The stated hourly pay range is $32.00–$41.00, with the final rate determined by relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Facility access is subject to applicable ITAR and/or EAR trade-compliance requirements and eligibility screening.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of proven experience as a machinist in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Understanding of materials, tooling, and machining best practices.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety-first mindset and reliable work habits.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training or apprenticeship.
• Experience with CAM programming, such as Mastercam, Fusion, or Gibbs.
• Fixture or tooling design experience.
• Background in aerospace, medical, or other tight-tolerance industries.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain required operator authorizations and operate machines to required standards.
• Develop, edit, and refine CNC programs and set up complex fixturing for CNC and manual machines.
• Set machine origins, work offsets, and tool lengths to specification.
• Use blueprints, material requests, method sheets, and written work instructions to produce parts.
• Machine components to close tolerances for squareness, concentricity, parallelism, and surface finish.
• Collaborate with Engineering on custom jobs and process improvements.
• Select, set, and load tools; conduct first-piece runoffs and validate setups.
• Measure and inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
• Support and train other machinists on setups, best practices, and job-specific tasks.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot CNC issues.
• Use basic computer systems to record labor transactions and complete production and quality documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Clean, climate-controlled work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a range of equipment and a skilled team on innovative products.
• Culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to work–life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED