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.
CIRCOR Naval Solutions is seeking a Machinist – Lathe Operator for the 1st shift to join their team. This role involves operating specialized machinery to perform operation of metal working components to specific processes and prints, requiring close tolerances.
Position Summary:
- Plan and perform rough and finish machining on a variety of machines both CNC and manual.
- You will Perform setups independently.
- Operate and understand advanced machine tools (i.e. CNC).
- Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate.
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be able to read blueprints/geometric tolerances.
- Instrumentation /Gaging skills required. Must be familiar with machinist tools and hand tools (micrometers, verniers, indicators, scales, dial bore gage).
- Must be open to coaching and training with a willingness to learn all machines within a cell.
- Some physical effort (avg. 25 lbs).
Education & Experience
- HS diploma or GED equivalent; concentration in machining a plus
- Minimum 3 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:
- Generous paid time off policy
- 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
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What We Do
CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products that serve long-term, high growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense. CIRCOR. Excellence in Flow Control.
