Machinist

At a Glance

Company: Bristol Precision
Location: Marlborough, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35 - $45 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Overtime: Optional Saturdays 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Experience Level: Senior / Lead-Level (5+ years preferred)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (ITAR environment)

Why This Role Exists

Bristol Precision continues to grow its prototype and small-batch aerospace, medical, and scientific programs. This Lead CNC Mill Machinist role exists to strengthen setup consistency, improve daily execution, and support the development of the milling team.

This is a hands-on leadership position in a certified, high-precision environment where quality and accountability matter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up and run complex CNC milling jobs in a high-mix, tight-tolerance environment
• Work from Mastercam programs and make edits at the machine as needed
• Select tooling, set offsets, and verify workholding
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections
• Troubleshoot machining issues to maintain workflow
• Lead daily workflow for setup machinists and operators
• Train and mentor team members on setup efficiency and quality standards
• Promote standardized, repeatable setups
• Coordinate closely with production leadership

This is not a desk role - you'll be leading from the floor.

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with:

Machines:

• Haas Mini Mills through VF6SS
• 5-Axis capability (Haas TRT160 Trunnion)

Controls:

• Haas

CAM Software:

• Mastercam

Inspection Equipment:

• Zeiss Contura CMM
• Optical comparator
• Precision measurement tools

Materials

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Aerospace and medical-grade materials

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of CNC milling experience
• Strong setup background (not operator-only)
• Experience with Haas controls
• Working knowledge of Mastercam
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Experience holding tight tolerances
• Strong communication skills and leadership mindset
• Experience working in an ISO-certified environment

Preferred:

• 5-axis experience
• Aerospace or medical industry experience
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience

Why Machinists Like Working Here

• Bright, clean, air-conditioned facility
• Well-maintained equipment
• Strong QA department
• Flexible schedules
• Quarterly profit sharing
• 20 days PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Professional, respectful team culture

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $35 - $45 per hour (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Quarterly profit-sharing plan
• Retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.