CNC Tool 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.

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.

In this role, you will:

• Set up CNC machines according to job requirements and routing instructions
• Install tooling, fixtures, and work holding 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 ISO
  9001 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.

You'll work with:

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

• Fixtures
• Tooling systems
• Workholding devices
• Setup hardware

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Indicators
• Precision measuring instruments

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

• 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

• Technical school or machining program graduate
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience working in AS9100 or ISO
  9001 environments

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

$26.10 – $32.25 per hour (DOE)

• 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

1st Shift
Monday–Friday

Overtime: As needed

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.