CNC Machinist- (Mill & Lathe)

LeoForce; Pembroke (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Birthday Off

Job summary

LeoForce in Pembroke, NH (Suncook area) is seeking a CNC Machinist for milling and turning stainless and other metals. The ideal candidate has mid-level experience and at least 2+ years setting up and running manual mills and lathes.

You will read blueprints, control runout, and optimize feeds and speeds, using precision metrology tools. The role offers steady day shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on setup and operation of manual mills and lathes.
• Proficient with precision metrology tools and gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings.
• Understand feeds, speeds and basic G/M codes.
• Set up jobs independently with or without documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes to machine stainless and other metals.
• Use micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, angle/radius gauges with precision tolerances.
• Read/interpret blueprints; identify potential drawing errors and suggest corrections.
• Sweep in mill heads/vises; compensate for runout on lathes.
• Set up jobs with or without documentation, optimizing feeds/speeds and tooling selection.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues to maintain quality and throughput.
• Perform basic material handling; complete forklift and overhead crane training.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in a busy manufacturing shop.

Skills

Manual milling

Manual turning

Precision metrology

Blueprint interpretation

Feeds and speeds

G/M codes basics

Forklift training

Safety minded

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Hurco controls

Job description

CNC Machinist- (Mill & Lathe)

Suncook, NH, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $20 - $30 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes to machine stainless and other metals
• Use micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, angle/radius gauges with precision tolerances
• Read/interpret blueprints; identify potential drawing errors and suggest corrections
• Sweep in mill heads/vises; compensate for runout on lathes
• Set up jobs with or without documentation, optimizing feeds/speeds and tooling selection
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues to maintain quality and throughput
• Perform basic material handling; complete forklift and overhead crane training
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in a busy manufacturing shop

You should have most of the following:

• 2+ years of hands-on setup and operation of manual mills and lathes
• Proficient with precision metrology (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges) and angle/radius gauges
• Ability to sweep in a mill head/vice and compensate for runout on a lathe
• Understand feeds/speeds and basic G/M codes (for interpreting operations)
• Set up jobs independently with or without formal documentation
• Nice to Have: Broaching experience; exposure to Fanuc, Haas, or Hurco controls; basic programming experience
• Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane training; strong safety mindset; reliable team player

A bit about us

Founded over seven decades ago and based in Pembroke, NH, with other offices and facilities worldwide, we are a global leader in designing and manufacturing industrial food processing and packaging equipment. We build customized production lines (from frying and baking systems to conveyors and inspection technology) that help major food brands produce safe, consistent, and high-quality products efficiently.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Excellent hourly pay (DOE)
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Sick Time, Vacation, Paid Holidays & Your Birthday Off
• Stable Employer: Decades of steady growth with a strong backlog
• Consistent Day Shift: Typical hours 7:00am-3:30pm (shop 5:00am-5:30pm)