2nd Shift CNC Setup Technician - Precision Parts

Pace Industries, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings in North Billerica, MA is seeking a highly skilled CNC Setup Technician for the 2nd shift to set up and operate CNC vertical and horizontal mills, proving out programs, installing tooling, and ensuring production runs meet strict specifications.

The role emphasizes tool preparation, fixture setup, offsets, and ongoing quality checks, with a 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM schedule and competitive benefits. Opportunity for career growth within a long-standing facility.

Qualifications

• Technical Aptitude: Strong working knowledge of G and M codes, 3-axis and 4-axis machining centers, and GD&T blueprint reading.
• Quality Focus: Monitors work to meet strict quality criteria, demonstrating a high level of care, manual dexterity, and thoroughness.
• Autonomy: Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision on the floor.
• Dependability: Demonstrates a high level of punctuality, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the position.
• Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with operators, engineering, and leadership.
• Tools: Must possess a personally owned set of standard machine trade tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-set, and inspect all tools required for upcoming machining operations.
• Prep, position, and securely clamp workpieces in holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers, or specialized fixtures.
• Set up intricate fixtures, install precision tooling, load programs, enter initial offsets, and safely prove out new or existing machine programs.
• Inspect first-run pieces, adjust offsets as required to achieve precise tolerances, and conduct ongoing spot checks to ensure continuous compliance with specifications (including accurate documentation of results).
• Recommend and help implement workflow or tooling improvements to optimize the existing manufacturing process.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized work environment utilizing 5-S workplace controls (willingness to learn 5-S principles is required).
• Adhere strictly to all safety rules, utilizing appropriate safety systems/processes to ensure full compliance with OSHA and other state/federal regulations.
• Perform other associated duties as needed to support productive, high-quality plant operations.

Skills

G and M codes

3-axis machining

4-axis machining

GD&T blueprint reading

Quality monitoring

Autonomy

Punctuality

Communication

Tool set ownership

Job description

Orion Castings in North Billerica, MA is seeking a highly skilled CNC Setup Technician for the 2nd shift to set up and operate CNC vertical and horizontal mills, proving out programs, installing tooling, and ensuring production runs meet strict specifications.

The role emphasizes tool preparation, fixture setup, offsets, and ongoing quality checks, with a 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM schedule and competitive benefits. Opportunity for career growth within a long-standing facility.