Machinist 3rd Shift

About CIRCOR

Join a team that powers the mission-critical. At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets. From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve - we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option. By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.

We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient. As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR your expertise fuels something bigger. Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve. We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you. Because here, you don’t just make products. You make a difference.

Position Summary

The Machinist 3rd Shift operates specialized machinery to perform metal working components to specific processes and prints, requiring close tolerances.

Principal Activities

• Plan and perform rough and finish machining on a variety of machines, both CNC and manual.
• Perform setups independently.
• Operate and understand advanced machine tools (i.e., CNC).
• Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate.

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints/geometric tolerances.
• Experience with a Multus preferred.
• Instrumentation/Gaging skills required.
• Familiarity with machinist tools and hand tools (micrometers, verniers, indicators, scales, dial bore gage).
• Openness to coaching and training with a willingness to learn all machines within a cell.
• Some physical effort (average 25 lbs).
• US Citizenship is required for DOD requirements.

Education & Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent; concentration in machining would be a plus.
• Minimum of three years experience required.

Other

• US Citizenship Required.

Why Work at CIRCOR

Employee Ownership Program

As part of CIRCOR’s acquisition by KKR, you’re not just an employee – you are an owner. All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company’s success. Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company. Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.

Other Benefits Include

• 3rd shift receives a 20% shift differential.
• Vacation & Sick Time.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance available first day.
• Company Paid life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Educational Assistance.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Key skills/competency

• Precision Machining
• CNC Operation
• Manual Machining
• Blueprint Reading
• Geometric Tolerances
• Gaging & Instrumentation
• Metalworking
• Machine Setups
• Quality Control
• Fluid Control Systems