CNC Turning & Milling Specialist (GD&T/First-Piece Inspection)

Senior Metal Bellows; Madison (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Metal Bellows is seeking a CNC professional in New Hampshire to operate mills and lathes, turning blueprints and GD&T into precise parts. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and lean-minded execution on a fast-paced shop floor.

You will interpret prints, select tooling, and perform first-piece and in-process inspections, driving continuous improvement and meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read prints and interpret GD&T.
• Proficient with precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment to produce precision parts.
• Translate blueprints, drawings, GD&T, and work instructions into setups and operations.
• Select tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds to balance speed and accuracy.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; verify conformance.
• Troubleshoot issues and safely adjust machine settings or programs.
• Continuously refine processes to reduce cycle time and scrap while ensuring quality.
• Align output with production schedules and customer quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T interpretation

Reading blueprints

Inspection tools

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Mazak controls

Siemens controls

Job description

Join a Team Built on Craft and Continuous Improvement

For 70+ years, Senior Metal Bellows has delivered custom-engineered metal bellows and precision components to aerospace, defense, energy, and other high-spec markets. We’re seeking a CNC professional who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and lean-minded execution.

What You'll Do

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, and complementary machining equipment to produce precision parts.
• Translate blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and work instructions into effective setups and operations.
• Select the right tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds to balance speed and accuracy.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; verify conformance.
• Troubleshoot issues and make safe, effective adjustments to machine settings or on-control programs.
• Continuously refine processes to cut cycle time and reduce scrap while protecting quality.
• Align daily output with production schedules and customer quality standards.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, materials, and tolerances.
• Ability to read prints and confidently interpret GD&T.
• Proficient with precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens (or similar) controls preferred.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Physical & Environmental Details

• Stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity required for safe equipment operation.
• Manufacturing floor exposure to heat, machine noise, metal shavings, lubricants, and moving parts; PPE required.

Proficiency Snapshot

• CNC machine setup and changeover
• Advanced inspection and gage measurement
• Production-run machine setups

If you excel at making complex parts look easy—and you value a culture of precision and improvement—this role is for you.