Machinist II

L.S. Starrett Company
Athol, MA
Job Summary:

Complete the setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic
machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ability to follow safety and machine standard work.
  • Setup of equipment through first piece inspection including tooling and material changes.
  • Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Handling of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Communication with co-workers, team leads, inspectors, and management
  • Measures, examines, and inspects completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
Qualifications:
  • Performs work under direct supervision.
  • Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
  • Mathematical skills.
  • Blueprint reading
  • Gaging knowledge
  • Technical expertise.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Physical Stamina. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Education:
  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • Solid communication and math skills required
Years Of Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of Experience
  • Machinist II position requires blueprint reading, math calculations (shop math), tool changes, offset changes, material changes, and overall machine setup from start to finish resulting in parts that meet print specification.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements.
  • Ability to lift and move materials and parts up to 40 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate machinery and measuring tools.
  • Ability to visually inspect parts and read measurements and specifications.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, oils, and coolants.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range:
  • $25.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience

Posted 2026-08-07

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