CNC Machinist / Programmer

Micro Machine & Electronics, Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Micro Machine & Electronics, Inc. in Leominster, MA, is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for a full-time position. This role involves setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills to produce critical, tight-tolerance components.

Qualified candidates will have 5–10 years of CNC machining experience, strong knowledge of machine setup, and the ability to hold tight tolerances. The job offers a pay range of $36–$45 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years CNC machining experience.
• Strong experience with CNC lathes and/or CNC mills.
• Experience working in a job shop / high-mix environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or CNC vertical mills.
• Program, load, and adjust CNC programs at the machine.
• Machine high-mix, low-volume parts.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Ability to set up machines independently

Comfortable holding tight tolerances

Tools

SMEC NS2600ASY

Fanuc

Mitutoyo micrometers

Fusion 360

Job description

At a Glance

• Company: Micro Machine & Electronics
• Location: Leominster, MA
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $36–$45 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: Day shift
• Overtime: Available as needed
• Experience Level: Senior (5–10 years)
• Work Authorization: English proficiency required

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued workload stability and growth across long-term customers in power generation and defense-related industries.

At Micro Machine & Electronics, this position plays a key role in producing critical, tight-tolerance components where quality, traceability, and craftsmanship matter. This is not repetitive production — it’s hands-on machining that keeps experienced machinists engaged.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or CNC vertical mills
• Program, load, and adjust CNC programs at the machine
• Machine high-mix, low-volume parts
• Select tooling, set offsets, and dial in setups
• Hold tight tolerances on complex components
• Perform in-process and first-article inspection
• Work with a wide variety of materials and part geometries
• Collaborate with a small, experienced team in a clean job shop

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Machines, Controls & Software

CNC Turning

• SMEC NS2600ASY – Multi-Axis Lathe (Main & Sub Spindle)
• SMART NL2500M – Live Milling
• Samsung SL20E

CNC Milling

• SMART SV3 – 12k RPM, thru-spindle coolant
• Yama Seiki BM-1500ii – 15k RPM
• Haas Mini Mill with HA4C 4th Axis
• Trak K3-KMX Mill

Controls

• Fanuc
• Haas

CAM Software

• Fusion 360
• CAMWorks
• SolidWorks CAM

Inspection Tools

• Mitutoyo micrometers, calipers, height gauges
• Renishaw probing systems
• Surface roughness and hardness testing equipment

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5–10 years CNC machining experience
• Strong experience with CNC lathes and/or CNC mills
• Ability to set up machines independently
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Comfortable holding tight tolerances
• Experience working in a job shop / high-mix environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Multi-axis lathe / mill-turn experience
• CAM programming experience
• Experience with power generation or defense-related components
• Interest in growing into a lead machinist role

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Cast iron
• Bronze and red metals
• High-performance alloys (including Inconel)

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Micro Machine & Electronics because:

• Interesting, non-repetitive work
• Clean, organized, modern shop
• Newer CNC equipment and good tooling
• Respect for skilled machinists
• Stable workload and long-term customers
• Clear opportunity to grow into leadership

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• $36–$45/hr, based on experience
• Stable full-time employment
• Modern machines and strong quality systems
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

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