Machinist

Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

The position offers a built-in opportunity for overtime with a standard 50-hour work week. Initial training will be conducted on the 1st shift with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain specifications by observing tooling, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting controls, and replacing worn tools.
• Read and interpret customer blueprints and company operation sheets.
• Utilize Machine Control effectively.
• Set tools and enter offsets into Machine Control.
• Follow setup instructions, including setting up fixtures, vices, and rotaries.
• Troubleshoot and work directly with Programming and Inspection to adjust CNC programs as required.
• Use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators as needed.
• Operate within AS9100/ISO9001 requirements, ensuring proper documentation, revision control, traceability, and lot control.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience setting up and running milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in setting up fixtures, changing over tooling, and entering offsets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with deburring, polishing, and metal finishing.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy generous benefits including three standard medical plans, HSA, FSA, life insurance, and a 401k match up to 6%. Employees receive three weeks of vacation, including sick time, with insurance active from the first of the month. The company values long tenure and offers opportunities for growth with a strong focus on internal promotions. Additional perks include a referral bonus, tuition reimbursement, and employee appreciation events like picnics. Annual reviews provide opportunities for raises based on performance, and there is a 90-day review after hire.

Work Environment

This role is based in a typical production environment on the shop floor of a machine shop. The schedule includes two shifts: 1st shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

This is a Permanent position based out of Westfield, MA.

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

SELLING POINTS ONCE PERM: -Standard and somewhat competitive benefits once perm -3 standard medical plans, HSA, FSA -Life insurance policy, accident/hospital policy -401k match, 3% up to 6% which is very generous -3 weeks vacation, 1 of which is sick time -Insurance active 1st of the month -Long tenure -Opportunity for growth, really push internal promotions -Referral bonus -Tuition reimbursement -Annual reviews with potential for raise based on performance -90 day review after hire -Employee appreciation, picnics, etc.

This is a fully onsite position in Westfield,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.