Location: Southwick, MA 01077

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $26.10 – $33/hour

CNC Lathe Machinist – 1st Shift

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team in Southwick, MA. This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes, performing in-process and final inspections, adjusting tooling and offsets, and producing high-precision components that meet customer specifications and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong CNC lathe setup and machining experience, a solid understanding of precision manufacturing practices, and the ability to work independently in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC lathe machining experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training is a plus

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and operation sheets

• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including:

  • Micrometers

  • Calipers

  • Indicators

  • Preset gauges

• Experience setting tooling, adjusting offsets, and making machine corrections

• Ability to set up boring jaws and install face plates with fixtures

• Experience operating multiple CNC machines performing similar operations

• Proven ability to machine complex components while maintaining tight tolerances

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision aerospace components

• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and process documentation

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections

• Adjust tooling, offsets, and machine parameters as required

• Verify dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall part quality

• Maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues and communicate concerns as needed

• Monitor tool life and replace tooling to maintain efficient production

• Accurately complete production and inspection records

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and 6S procedures

• Operate multiple machines when production demands require

• Perform routine machine and workstation maintenance

Work Environment

This position is located within a manufacturing facility and may involve:

• Exposure to elevated noise levels from operating equipment

• Contact with cutting fluids, metal chips, dust, fumes, and airborne mist

• Working around forklifts and moving production equipment

• Exposure to sharp metal edges and machine components

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb stairs throughout the workday

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed

• Ability to read customer drawings and documentation with or without corrective lenses

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Stable first-shift schedule with OT available

• Opportunity to support the aerospace manufacturing industry

• Team-oriented and professional work environment

• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

• Work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Turning Lathe
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Vertical Lathe