CNC Milling Specialist III — Precision & Setup

TECOMET; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TECOMET in Chelmsford, MA seeks a CNC Machinist III to operate, set up and potentially program CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes to tight tolerances per drawings and instructions. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and continual improvement within our GMP/GDP framework.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC machining experience, strong blueprints reading, offset tooling skills, and a proven track record of on-time production with a team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years CNC machining experience.
• Associates degree or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and diagrams.

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
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• 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

Skills

CNC Machining

CNC Mills

Wire EDM

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Tooling & Offsets

Programming (limited)

Safety & GMP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or Machinist apprenticeship preferred

Job description

TECOMET in Chelmsford, MA seeks a CNC Machinist III to operate, set up and potentially program CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes to tight tolerances per drawings and instructions. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and continual improvement within our GMP/GDP framework.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC machining experience, strong blueprints reading, offset tooling skills, and a proven track record of on-time production with a team-focused mindset.