CNC Machinist III - Lathe - 2nd Shift

TECOMET; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist III in Woburn, MA to produce precision parts using CNC mills, lathes and EDMs. You will read drawings, set up machines, and ensure quality per OOQ standards, while maintaining equipment and documentation.

The role requires strong math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to train junior machinists. You will follow GMP/GDP and participate in continuous improvement initiatives in a safety-conscious, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• GCSE/NVQ Maths and English desirable (UK only).
• Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC machine.
• Read blueprints and drawings; interpret specifications.
• Commitment to safety and GMP/GDP practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and could program CNC mills, Wire EDM's, and CNC lathes within tolerances.
• Propose new production setups and change offsets/tooling.
• Perform difficult CNC work with close tolerances on various parts.
• Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs and processes.
• Assist Engineering with fixtures, tooling and offsets.
• Ensure OOQ quality using measurement equipment.
• Set speeds and feeds for machining requirements.
• Perform routine PM and 5S housekeeping.
• Train new machinists and follow GMP/GDP documentation.
• Identify safety issues and support continuous improvement.
• Record activities on job tracking system.

Skills

CNC Machining

Machine Setup

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Programming (supervised)

Safety & GMP

Math Skills

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machinist Apprenticeship/Tooling certificate

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Wire EDMs

MeasurementTools PC

Job description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist III produces machined parts by operating, setting up computer numericalcontrol (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. May be required to perform some programming. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and could program CNC mills, Wire EDM's, and CNC lathes within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings
• Propose new production Set ups and change offsets/tooling in machines as part of the new setup
• Perform difficult CNC Machinist work including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals where very close tolerances must be maintained
• Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications
• Troubleshoot andunderstandCNC programs and processes
• Improve and produce work Instructions
• Assist Engineering with redesigning fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity, change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear
• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting readings
• Propose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirements
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule
• Perform hand finishing
• Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years CNC Machining experience

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeshippreferred
• GCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC Machine
• Ability to run multiple CNC Machines
• Ability to set up, adjust offsets and operate and run development and production jobs
• Ability to program with some level of supervision
• Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
• Effective at planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
• Able to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
• Proven record of quality, on-time production runs
• Demonstrable commitment to safety always
• Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Problem solving ability
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to train new or lower-level machinist

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

No

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with Disabilities

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.