Senior Machinist

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Work Location: Devens, Massachusetts
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $26.60–$30.00 per hour; higher compensation may be considered based on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of related machining experience
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC machining equipment to produce precision components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and established manufacturing procedures.

This position requires experience with tight machining tolerances, blueprint interpretation, precision inspection, and machine setups.

The selected candidate will work with limited supervision, maintain accurate production documentation, and contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machining equipment, including outside diameter (OD), inside diameter (ID), profile, and surface grinders; CNC lathes; wire electrical discharge machines (EDMs); broaches; and other production machinery.
• Perform cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, forming, deburring, and reworking operations according to established methods.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications, planning sheets, and manufacturing instructions.
• Select, install, align, and adjust cutting tools and work-holding equipment, including fixtures, arbors, vises, chucks, carriers, collets, and clamping systems.
• Determine and adjust feed rates, spindle speeds, and depths of cut to meet machining requirements.
• Produce precision components to specified tolerances.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, burrs, damage, and other defects.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, surface finish comparators, and magnification equipment.
• Handle raw materials, partially machined components, and finished parts using appropriate carts, hoists, and lifting equipment.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Complete production documentation, job travelers, inspection records, and electronic time reporting.
• Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities as required.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and production processes.
• Follow established safety procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating conventional and/or CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience working with tight machining tolerances, including tolerances within 0.003 inches.
• Knowledge of precision inspection and measurement, including applications involving tolerances of less than 0.0005 inches.
• Proficiency using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, machine setups, work-holding devices, feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
• Working knowledge of machine-shop mathematics, including trigonometry when applicable.
• Ability to perform deburring, finishing, and inspection of precision components.
• Familiarity with SPC and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to complete shop documentation and use computer-based manufacturing, reporting, and employee systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited guidance and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
• Ability to work onsite in Devens, Massachusetts.
• Availability to work the designated first-shift schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Work Environment

• Onsite precision manufacturing environment in Devens, Massachusetts.
• Work involves conventional and CNC machining equipment.
• Regular use of measuring instruments, machine tools, fixtures, and material handling equipment.
• Work requires adherence to established safety, quality, and production procedures.
• First-shift schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Key Competencies

• Conventional and CNC machining
• Machine setup and operation
• Precision grinding and finishing
• Blueprint and technical specification interpretation
• Cutting tool and work-holding setup
• Feed rate, spindle speed, and depth-of-cut adjustment
• Close-tolerance machining
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Shop mathematics
• Statistical Process Control
• Production documentation
• Mechanical problem-solving
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Safety awareness
• Communication and teamwork