CNC Tool Setting Technician | 1st Shift

🔍At a Glance

Company: B&E Tool Operations (Kinetic Engine Systems)
Location: Southwick, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26.10 – $32.25 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5+ Years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support production readiness by ensuring CNC machines are properly set up, verified, and prepared for efficient manufacturing operations.

At B&E Tool Operations, Tool Setting Technicians play a critical role in reducing downtime, improving quality, and ensuring production jobs are launched correctly from the start. This position serves as an important link between planning, setup, and manufacturing operations.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up CNC machines according to job requirements and routing instructions
• Install tooling, fixtures, and workholding using hand tools and setup equipment
• Verify materials and job specifications before production begins
• Read blueprints and operation sheets to ensure proper machine setup
• Perform first-piece inspections and quality checks
• Configure machine monitoring systems for each job
• Use precision inspection equipment to verify setup accuracy
• Complete production logs and required documentation
• Perform routine machine and work area maintenance
• Support AS9100 and ISO9001 quality system requirements
• Troubleshoot setup-related issues and report concerns to supervision
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment utilizing 6S principles

This position is ideal for a machinist or setup technician who enjoys the technical side of manufacturing and takes pride in preparing jobs for successful production runs.

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll work with:

CNC Equipment

• CNC machining centers
• Production milling and turning equipment
• Machine monitoring systems

Setup & Workholding Equipment

• Fixtures
• Tooling systems
• Workholding devices
• Setup hardware

Inspection Equipment

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Indicators
• Precision measuring instruments

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Nickel-based aerospace alloys
• Stainless steel
• Other aerospace-grade materials

What We're Looking For

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Experience setting up CNC machines
• Ability to read blueprints and operation sheets
• Experience using precision inspection equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• Technical school or machining program graduate
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience working in AS9100 or ISO9001 environments

Why Employees Like Working Here

Employees choose B&E Tool Operations because of:

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing work
• Stable, long-term production programs
• Strong safety culture
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to utilize advanced machining knowledge
• Career growth within the Kinetic Engine Systems organization

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range

$26.10 – $32.25 per hour (DOE)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources
• Education reimbursement
• Employee referral program

Schedule

1st Shift
Monday–Friday

Overtime: As needed

Working Conditions

This position operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:

• High noise levels
• Moving machinery
• Metal chips and sharp edges
• Cutting fluids and oils
• Dust, fumes, and mist
• Forklift traffic

Travel between Southwick and Westfield facilities may occasionally be required.

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