Machinist

Description Westaff is looking for a Machinist in the Lawrence MA area for Immediate Start! Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-430pm Pay Rate: $32/hr Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Tool & Die Maker/Machinist who can work independently to fabricate, repair, and rebuild tools, dies, and related components using both manual and CNC equipment. Essential Job Functions Manual Machining & Tooling Set up and operate manual machines including lathes, drill presses, saws, and grinders Maintain machine components and ensure all tooling remains in optimal condition Sharpen knives, scissors, and steel rule dies Assemble and disassemble dies Sharpen dies using surface grinders and hand tools Mold & Die Repair Perform basic mold repairs (repair mold marks, update date codes, make/change poppets, create simple tools) Perform intermediate mold repairs (re-fitting molds, fitting trim tools, finishing steel rule dies) Perform complex mold repairs (re-cutting molds, re-establishing closure dimensions, restoring relationships between mold components) CNC Machining Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and/or lathes Select appropriate tooling and work-holding methods Plan machining jobs from start to finish, anticipating all required steps Fabricate complex tooling and components based on blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions Qualifications 5+ years of machining experience CNC machining, operating, setup, and programming experience CAD/CAM programming experience Strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding Apply Now for Immediate Consideration!

Created: 2026-04-07