CNC MACHINIST (1st Shift)
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invented or summarized away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove ITAR/Export Control compliance? That's legal boilerplate; likely remove. Also remove "PacAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also remove "Expected Compensation:" maybe that's pay info; we need to include Pay section if posting actually states them. The posting includes "Expected Compensation: The anticipated pay range posted for this position represents PacAero (Litron, LLC)’s good-faith estimate...". That's pay info. So we should include a Pay section with that content. Also Benefits: they list benefits in "Why Join PacAero?" and later "Benefits Overview:" So we can include Benefits section with that content. Schedule: they have "Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift | Onsite in Agawam, MA | Monday–Friday ..." plus overtime note. So include Schedule section.
We need sections: About the role (maybe from description intro), Responsibilities (What You'll Do), Requirements (maybe combined with Qualifications? They have separate Requirements and Qualifications sections). We'll follow headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Skills maybe not separate; they have some skill details in Requirements/Qualifications. We'll not create Skills if no dedicated content.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not needed.
We must preserve all substantive info: need to include details from description: "Ready to build parts that matter? Join a growing aerospace manufacturing team where precision, craftsmanship, and technology come together. PacAero is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our machining team in Agawam, Massachusetts. In this role, you’ll operate CNC milling equipment to manufacture high-precision components that support critical aerospace applications — work that truly makes an impact. Whether you are an experienced operator or someone looking to continue growing your machining skills, this is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with room for development and long-term growth." That's About the role.
Responsibilities: "What You’ll Do As a CNC Machinist, you’ll operate multi-axis CNC milling equipment to produce precision components to print and specification. Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include machine setup, tool changes, offsets, first-piece inspections, in-process inspection and troubleshooting machining issues. You’ll work closely with other machinists, Quality and Engineering to keep work moving safely and efficiently while maintaining the quality our customers expect."
Requirements: list bullet points from "Requirements" section: Operate CNC milling machines to produce precision components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation; Perform machine setups when required, including tooling changes, fixture installation, and first-piece runs; Conduct first-piece inspections and in-process inspections to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements; Use available inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement tools to verify part accuracy; Document machining processes and production activities to support repeatability and future reference; Ensure the safety of yourself and others when working with cutting tools, CNC machines, and shop equipment; Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment within the machining area; Follow all company policies, procedures, and quality standards as outlined in the employee handbook; Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Machine Shop Manager.
Qualifications: list bullet points: High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 years Experience operating CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment; Experience with CNC machine setup and first-piece inspection preferred. Familiarity with machines such as Haas, Okuma, or similar CNC equipment; Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints; Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work; Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
Also maybe include "Work Environment & Physical Requirements" but that's not a standard heading; could be part of Qualifications or Requirements? Might be considered part of Requirements? But we have no heading for Work Environment. Could incorporate into Requirements as a bullet? But we must not invent headings. Could add a section "Work Environment" if we treat as heading? Not in allowed list. The allowed list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should not create Work Environment heading. Could embed those details into Requirements or Qualifications as bullets? The instructions: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should use those headings when appropriate. It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely they expect only those headings. Safer to stick to those.
Thus we can incorporate Work Environment & Physical Requirements into Requirements or Qualifications as bullets. But we must preserve all substantive info; we can add them as bullets under Requirements (makes sense). However the original Requirements section didn't include those physical requirements; they were under a separate heading "Work Environment & Physical Requirements". We could add them as bullets under Requirements, but that would be adding content not originally under that heading but still preserving info. That's acceptable as we are not inventing, just relocating. However we must not lose info. We'll include them as bullet points under Requirements.
Benefits: need to capture from "Why Join PacAero?" and "Benefits Overview:" The Why Join PacAero includes: Monthly Bonus Opportunities, Employee engagement events, celebrations & team fun throughout the year, 12 Paid Company Holidays — including your birthday!, Great Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage & more, Separate PTO and Sick Time... because we believe time away matters, Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment with long-term opportunity, 401k with up to 4% match, HSA Employer Contribution, Hands-on, team-oriented culture where your work truly matters, At PacAero, we work hard, have fun, and get stuff done. We believe culture matters — from celebrating wins and recognizing great work to creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work and feel part of something bigger.
Benefits Overview: PacAero (Litron, LLC) offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML); and other benefits in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.
We should combine and deduplicate. We'll list benefits as bullet points.
Pay: include the Expected Compensation paragraph. Might need to trim boilerplate like "Expected Compensation: The anticipated pay range posted for this position represents PacAero (Litron, LLC)’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting and is based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, internal equity, geographic market data, and current area compensation benchmarks. Actual compensation within this range will be determined in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Company policy and will not be influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic." That's substantive; we keep it.
Schedule: include the schedule paragraph: "Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift | Onsite in Agawam, MA | Monday–Friday As part of a manufacturing environment supporting customer demand, overtime may occasionally be required, including extended shifts or weekend hours when business needs arise."
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for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely they expect only those headings. Safer to stick to those.
Thus we can incorporate Work Environment & Physical Requirements into Requirements or Qualifications as bullets. But we must preserve all substantive info; we can add them as bullets under Requirements (makes sense). However the original Requirements section didn't include those physical requirements; they were under a separate heading "Work Environment & Physical Requirements". We could add them as bullets under Requirements, but that would be adding content not originally under that heading but still preserving info. That's acceptable as we are not inventing, just relocating. However we must not lose info. We'll include them as bullet points under Requirements.
Benefits: need to capture from "Why Join PacAero?" and "Benefits Overview:" The Why Join PacAero includes: Monthly Bonus Opportunities, Employee engagement events, celebrations & team fun throughout the year, 12 Paid Company Holidays — including your birthday!, Great Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage & more, Separate PTO and Sick Time... because we believe time away matters, Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment with long-term opportunity, 401k with up to 4% match, HSA Employer Contribution, Hands-on, team-oriented culture where your work truly matters, At PacAero, we work hard, have fun, and get stuff done. We believe culture matters — from celebrating wins and recognizing great work to creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work and feel part of something bigger.
Benefits Overview: PacAero (Litron, LLC) offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML); and other benefits in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.
We should combine and deduplicate. We'll list benefits as bullet points.
Pay: include the Expected Compensation paragraph. Might need to trim boilerplate like "Expected Compensation: The anticipated pay range posted for this position represents PacAero (Litron, LLC)’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting and is based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, internal equity, geographic market data, and current area compensation benchmarks. Actual compensation within this range will be determined in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Company policy and will not be influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic." That's substantive; we keep it.
Schedule: include the schedule paragraph: "Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift | Onsite in Agawam, MA | Monday–Friday As part of a manufacturing environment supporting customer demand, overtime may occasionally be required, including extended shifts or weekend hours when business needs arise."
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We must not repeat job title as heading. No job title heading.
We must not include metadata like Job ID.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, ITAR/Export Control, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
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About the role
Ready to build parts that matter? Join a growing aerospace manufacturing team where precision, craftsmanship, and technology come together. PacAero is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our machining team in Agawam, Massachusetts. In this role, you’ll operate CNC milling equipment to manufacture high-precision components that support critical aerospace applications — work that truly makes an impact. Whether you are an experienced operator or someone looking to continue growing your machining skills, this is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with room for development and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
As a CNC Machinist, you’ll operate multi-axis CNC milling equipment to produce precision components to print and specification. Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include machine setup, tool changes, offsets, first-piece inspections, in-process inspection and troubleshooting machining issues. You’ll work closely with other machinists, Quality and Engineering to keep work moving safely and efficiently while maintaining the quality our customers expect.
Requirements
- Operate CNC milling machines to produce precision components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
- Perform machine setups when required, including tooling changes, fixture installation, and first-piece runs
- Conduct first-piece inspections and in-process inspections to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements
- Use available inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement tools to verify part accuracy
- Document machining processes and production activities to support repeatability and future reference
- Ensure the safety of yourself and others when working with cutting tools, CNC machines, and shop equipment
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment within the machining area
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and quality standards as outlined in the employee handbook
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Machine Shop Manager
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Ability to safely work around machining equipment and production machinery; stand for extended periods of time; lift materials or components up to 40 pounds; use hand tools and precision measuring equipment; work in a manufacturing environment with machine noise and moving equipment; follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-3 years experience operating CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with CNC machine setup and first-piece inspection preferred; familiarity with machines such as Haas, Okuma, or similar CNC equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team
Benefits
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Employee engagement events, celebrations & team fun throughout the year
- 12 paid company holidays — including your birthday
- Great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage & more
- Separate PTO and sick time
- Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment with long-term opportunity
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match