Experienced Machinist - 2nd Shift

Senior Metal Bellows • Sharon, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Metal Bellows is seeking an experienced Machinist to join their team. For over 70 years, the company has been designing and building custom-engineered metal bellows for demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, and energy. This role involves operating precision equipment, developing CNC programs, configuring machine parameters, performing machining operations according to specifications, and ensuring quality components are produced to exact tolerances. The machinist will also collaborate with Engineering on process improvements, prepare and validate machine setups, conduct quality inspections, provide technical guidance, maintain equipment, and document production activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Machinist in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Solid 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 is an asset
• Experience with CAM programming (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion, Gibbs)
• Fixture or tooling design experience
• Background in aerospace, medical, or other tight-tolerance industries

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain required Operator Authorizations – Demonstrate competency and maintain authorization to operate precision equipment according to company standards.
• Develop and validate CNC programs – Create, edit, and verify CNC programs while configuring complex fixturing for CNC and manual machines to meet production requirements.
• Configure machine parameters to specification – Set machine origins, work offsets, and tool lengths in accordance with technical specifications to ensure accurate production runs.
• Execute work to technical specifications – Perform machining operations according to blueprints, material specifications, method sheets, and written work instructions to deliver quality components.
• Machine components to required tolerances – Produce parts meeting exact dimensional specifications, including squareness, concentricity, parallelism, and surface finish requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering on production optimization – Work with Engineering on custom projects and process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and capability.
• Prepare and validate machine setups – Select, configure, and load tooling; perform first-piece inspections and validate setup accuracy prior to production runs.
• Perform quality inspections– Conduct in-process and final inspections of components using precision measurement instruments including micrometers and calipers to verify conformance to specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to production staff – Train and support fellow machinists on setup procedures, best practices, and job-specific requirements.
• Maintain equipment reliability – Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoot CNC equipment issues to ensure consistent production capability.
• Document production activities – Record labor transactions and complete required production and quality documentation using company computer systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Clean, climate-controlled work environment
• Opportunity to work with a range of equipment and a skilled team on best-in-class, innovative products
• A 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