CNC Machinist - 1st Shift (Robodrill, Okuma, Method)

At a Glance

Company: Plastic Distributors & Fabricators, Inc. (an Evantic Company)
Location: Haverhill, MA (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $28 - $35 per hour (DOE)
Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
Overtime: Available before or after shift as needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-7+ years CNC machining experience)

Why This Role Exists

Plastic Distributors & Fabricators (PDF), part of the Evantic family of companies, is expanding its precision plastics machining operations in Haverhill, MA.

This CNC Machinist role supports growing demand across milling and turning operations, machining high-performance thermoplastics and engineered components.

This is a stable, well-maintained 52-person facility focused on long-term employment and professional shop standards.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers and lathes
• Work with Robodrill, Okuma, and Method machines
• Install tooling, set offsets, and verify workholding
• Load programs and make minor edits at the machine as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Hold tolerances and maintain dimensional accuracy
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling to maintain quality
• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain accurate production documentation
• Keep a clean and organized work area

This role requires independent setup capability and strong machining fundamentals.

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll work with:

• Fanuc Robodrill Machining Centers
• Okuma CNC Machines
• Method CNC Machines
• Precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)

Experience with Fanuc or Okuma controls is valuable.

Materials You'll Work With

• Engineered thermoplastics
• High-performance polymer materials
• Specialty plastic components

Machining plastics requires proper tool selection and speed/feed control - experience in polymers is a plus.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of CNC machining experience
• Experience performing machine setups independently
• Ability to read blueprints and hold tolerances
• Strong understanding of tooling and offsets
• Comfortable inspecting your own work
• Reliable and safety-focused

Preferred:

• Experience with Robodrill, Okuma, or Method machines
• Experience machining plastics
• Ability to make minor program edits
• Experience running multiple machines concurrently

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Plastic Distributors & Fabricators offers:

• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Very well-maintained equipment
• Stable 52-person team
• Long-term employment focus
• On-site cafeteria
• Organized production workflow
• Overtime opportunities

This is a structured, professional environment with steady work and competitive pay.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $28 - $35/hr (DOE)

Schedule:
1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Fri)

Overtime:
Available before or after shift as needed

Benefits details discussed during interview.

About Plastic Distributors & Fabricators (an Evantic Company)

Plastic Distributors & Fabricators, Inc. (PDF) is part of Evantic , a vertically integrated engineered polymer solutions provider serving aerospace, semiconductor, industrial, and advanced manufacturing industries.

The Haverhill, MA facility focuses on precision plastics machining and fabrication in a clean, professional manufacturing environment.