CNC Lead Machinist – Milling | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Description Join the PacAero Team! PacAero Agawam (formerly Litron) is a precision manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Our Agawam facility specializes in precision CNC machining, RF/microwave package integration, laser welding, and advanced manufacturing for highly demanding applications. We are looking for an experienced CNC Lead who knows milling machining, understands setups, and can be the go-to technical resource on the shop floor.

This is a hands-on working lead position — not a desk job and not a formal people-manager role. You'll work alongside our CNC team, help coordinate daily priorities, support complex setups and troubleshooting, mentor machinists, and keep work moving safely, efficiently, and to our quality standards. Strong CNC milling setup experience is highly preferred. This position located in Agawam, MA and is onsite, full-time days, Monday through Friday.

Why Work at PacAero? Great work should come with great perks. Here are a few of ours: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Monthly Bonus Opportunity Paid Time Off (PTO) Separate Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays - including your birthday! Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401(k) with 4% Company Match Company-Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Opportunities for Growth & Development A Team That Works Hard and Celebrates Wins Requirements CNC Setup, Operation & Troubleshooting Perform and support CNC milling setups, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines Conduct first-piece prove-outs and support first-piece inspections Verify tooling, offsets, fixtures, workholding, and setup accuracy prior to production runs Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process issues to keep production moving Support machine changeovers and setup adjustments as needed Operate CNC equipment and produce quality parts to specification Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, setup sheets, and machining documentation Assist machinists with complex setups and technical machining issues Help identify opportunities to reduce setup time, scrap, rework, and machine downtime Team & Production Support Provide day-to-day technical direction and support to CNC machinists Help coordinate machine assignments, job priorities, and workflow based on direction from the Machine Shop Manager Serve as a go-to resource for machining and setup questions on the floor Mentor and coach machinists on setups, tooling, machining techniques, and best practices Support the training and development of new and less-experienced machinists Reinforce established machining processes, work instructions, safety requirements, and quality expectations Communicate production constraints, machining issues, and resource needs to the Machine Shop Manager Lead by example and promote teamwork, accountability, and a strong shop-floor culture Quality & Compliance Ensure machining activities comply with PacAero quality standards and customer requirements Verify parts meet blueprint, GD&T, dimensional, and tolerance requirements Perform in-process inspections and support First Article activities as needed Identify and communicate quality concerns, nonconformances, or machining issues promptly Work collaboratively with Quality and Engineering to resolve technical and production issues Follow all company quality, safety, and operational procedures Process & Operational Support Help maintain efficient workflow and machine utilization throughout the shift Ensure tooling, fixtures, programs, and materials are prepared for scheduled work Support setup consistency and standardized machining practices Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, setups, tooling, and overall throughput Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S efforts Support production priorities and help remove obstacles that could impact delivery Workplace Standards Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machining environment Support 5S, workplace organization, and housekeeping standards Promote