Aerospace CNC Milling Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Milling Machinist – 1st Shift | Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Westfield, MA

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday–Friday)

Pay: $26.00–$39.00 per hour , based on experience

Build Your Career in Aerospace Manufacturing

We're seeking an experienced CNC Milling Machinist to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team in Westfield, MA. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity on 1st shift offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

The ideal candidate will have experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines, producing precision components, and performing inspections to ensure parts meet strict quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines.

• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and operation sheets.

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

• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.

• Set tooling, enter offsets, and make machine adjustments as needed.

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Operate multiple CNC milling machines when required.

• Complete production, quality, and inspection documentation accurately.

• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Follow AS9100, ISO 9001, safety, and 6S standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC milling experience .

• Experience performing complete machine setups.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.

• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, speeds, and feeds.

• Experience setting tooling and entering machine offsets.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.

• Experience with 3-, 4-, or 5-axis CNC milling machines.

• Technical school training, apprenticeship, or machining certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $26.00–$39.00 per hour

• Full-time, direct-hire position

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Long-term career opportunity with advancement potential

• Clean, team-oriented, safety-focused work environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around machinery, cutting fluids, metal chips, and moderate to high noise levels.

Apply Today

If you're a skilled CNC Milling Machinist looking for a long-term opportunity with an established aerospace manufacturer, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)