
2nd Shift CNC Lathe/Mill Turn
🔎At a Glance
Company: Magellan Aerospace Limited
Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $32.20 – $46.00/hr (includes 15% shift differential)
Base Pay: $28.00 – $40.00/hr + 15% differential
Shift: 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
Schedule Flexibility: Start times between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior CNC Machinist (5+ years)
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support long-term aerospace production programs at Magellan Aerospace’s Haverhill facility. As a trusted supplier to aircraft and engine manufacturers, Magellan relies on experienced machinists to produce precision, flight-critical components with absolute consistency.
This position plays a key role on 2nd shift, supporting steady workload, tight tolerances, and high-quality aerospace standards.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate CNC engine lathes and mill-turn equipment
- Machine aerospace components to tight tolerances (±0.001)
- Run repeat and production jobs within established processes
- Read and interpret blueprints, routings, and CNC programs
- Establish work offsets and tooling accurately
- Perform in-process and final inspections
- Use a wide range of precision gauges to verify part quality
- Maintain 6S standards in your work area
- Support production flow and, when applicable, help train or guide other machinists
This is a hands-on setup and operation role for experienced machinists who take pride in precision work.
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Machines, Controls & Equipment
You’ll work with advanced CNC turning and mill-turn equipment in a production aerospace environment.
Machines
- CNC Engine Lathes
- CNC Mill-Turn Platforms
Inspection Tools
- Bore gauges
- Johnson gauges
- Pitch micrometers
- Dial indicators (for setup and offset verification)
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience
- Strong background in CNC lathe operation
- Ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001 consistently
- Experience setting up jobs, tooling, and work offsets
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Familiarity with aerospace machining concepts and practices
- Comfortable working within established procedures and parameters
Preferred (Not Required)
- Mill-turn machining experience
- Experience acting as a lead or trainer
- Aerospace industry experience
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Aerospace-grade metals and alloys
(materials vary by program)
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Why Machinists Like Working at Magellan
Machinists choose Magellan Aerospace because:
- Long-term aerospace stability and steady production
- Competitive pay with 15% 2nd shift differential
- Clean, structured, and safety-focused shop environment
- Clear expectations and established processes
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- A culture that values experienced machinists and craftsmanship
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
- $32.20 – $46.00/hr total compensation (with shift differential)
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and disability insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (11 days)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Consistent 2nd shift schedule with flexible start times
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Apply
Interested CNC machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Salary range
- 41-45 / hour