CNC Machinist III (Defense Manufacturing)

Location: On-site at the Walpole, Massachusetts facility, United States. Available on 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM). U.S. citizenship is required, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $31.61–$47.42 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments and must be repaid if employment ends before two years.

Company

hirify.global provides marine defense contractors and military customers with naval power, propulsion, parts, and aftermarket services.

What you will do

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers.
• Produce complex components such as hubs and CPP propellers from engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
• Select tooling, adjust offsets, verify machine parameters, and perform secondary operations such as deburring, polishing, and grinding.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Complete production, quality, and maintenance documentation while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control, supervisors, and machinists to troubleshoot production issues and ensure defense-grade specifications are met.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of machinist experience, including CNC equipment setup and operation.
• Knowledge of G-code, M-code, shop mathematics, and basic arithmetic, geometric, and algebraic calculations.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and GD&T requirements.
• Ability to use precision inspection tools, wear required PPE, stand for extended periods, perform physical production activities, and lift up to 55 lbs.

Nice to have

• Associate degree in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• CNC machining certification or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with 4-axis and 5-axis machining, Fanuc or Siemens controls, lean manufacturing, 5S, or TPM.
• Background in defense, aerospace, marine, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience machining large, complex, tight-tolerance components and troubleshooting production issues.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-critical work supporting U.S. Navy readiness and naval defense programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and training and development opportunities.