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

100Hires, Inc.; Madison (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Metal Bellows in New Hampshire is seeking a CNC professional to operate mills and lathes, translate blueprints and GD&T, select tooling, and produce precision parts to exact tolerances.

With a minimum of 3 years machining experience, you will perform first-piece and in-process inspections, troubleshoot issues, refine setups for faster cycles, and align output with production schedules while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Read blueprints and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Machining fundamentals

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

First-piece inspection

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Lean manufacturing

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 ImprovementFor 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 DoOperate 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 BringHigh 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 DetailsStand 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 SnapshotCNC machine setup and changeoverAdvanced inspection and gage measurementProduction-run machine setupsIf you excel at making complex parts look easy—and you value a culture of precision and improvement—this role is for you.