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Machinist II

L.S. Starrett Company
Athol, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Job Summary:

Complete the setup, operation, gaging, and adjustment of various types of conventional or automatic
machines used to produce precision parts and instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ability to follow safety and machine standard work.
  • Setup of equipment through first piece inspection including tooling and material changes.
  • Machines parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Handling of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Communication with co-workers, team leads, inspectors, and management
  • Measures, examines, and inspects completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications:
  • Performs work under direct supervision.
  • Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
  • Mathematical skills.
  • Blueprint reading
  • Gaging knowledge
  • Technical expertise.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Physical Stamina. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Education:
  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • Solid communication and math skills required

Years Of Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of Experience
  • Machinist II position requires blueprint reading, math calculations (shop math), tool changes, offset changes, material changes, and overall machine setup from start to finish resulting in parts that meet print specification.

Salary : $25 - $32

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