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Contract CNC Swiss Machinist II

Contract CNC Swiss Machinist II

PublishedPublished: 10/27/2026
3+ years of experience
$40 per hour

🔍 At a glance
Company: hireCNC (Contract Position)
Location: Woburn, MA
Pay: $40/hour + $175/day per diem (7 days a week)
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 3 months, with potential extension
Shift: 2nd shift, 4 PM start, Monday–Friday
Experience: 3+ years of CNC machining experience
Machines: CNC Swiss machines

Why this job is worth considering

hireCNC is recruiting an experienced CNC Swiss Machinist II for a contract assignment at a manufacturer in the Woburn, Massachusetts area. You will set up and run CNC Swiss machines, hold close tolerances on a variety of metals, and take ownership of quality at the machine.

Pay is $40/hour plus $175/day per diem, paid seven days a week, on a 3-month contract with potential for extension.

What you'll be doing

  • Operate and set up CNC Swiss machines within tolerance, following work instructions, machine programs, and engineering drawings
  • Machine a variety of parts and metals where very close tolerances must be held
  • Change dull tooling and make minor offset adjustments for tool wear
  • Inspect your own work with a range of measuring equipment and interpret the readings
  • Run multiple machines and meet productivity targets
  • Perform routine machine maintenance from the daily checklist and hand finishing
  • Complete job routers and records in line with good manufacturing and documentation practices
  • Identify problems and escalate them to the team leader or supervisor

What we're looking for

Required

  • 3+ years of CNC machining experience, including CNC Swiss
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC Swiss machine, and to run multiple machines
  • Ability to follow work instructions and read technical drawings
  • Solid math and measuring skills
  • A proven record of quality, on-time production runs and a commitment to safety
  • Able to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds

Preferred

  • Associate degree or certificate in Tooling & Machining, or a machinist apprenticeship
  • Experience working in a production environment

Pay, benefits and schedule

  • Pay: $40/hour
  • Per diem: $175/day, 7 days a week
  • Contract length: 3 months, with potential extension
  • Schedule: 2nd shift, 4 PM start, Monday–Friday

About this assignment and how to apply

hireCNC places experienced CNC machinists on contract assignments across the country and handles payroll, taxes, workers' comp, and onboarding. This assignment is near Woburn, Massachusetts.

If this fits your experience, use Quick Apply on this page and attach your resume. A hireCNC recruiter will follow up with you.

Years of experience

  • 3+ years of experience

Salary range

  • $40 per hour

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • Swiss