Lead CNC Milling Operator – Fanuc Expert (15+ yrs)

Techneeds LLC; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Techneeds LLC is seeking a CNC Operator A to set up, program manually (no CAM) and operate Fanuc-controlled vertical CNC milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

You will interpret blueprints, perform first-piece verification, and troubleshoot machining issues while aiming to optimize cycle times and part quality. The role also involves training junior operators and supporting inspection and maintenance activities to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of CNC milling with manual programming (no CAM).
• Extensive experience with Fanuc-controlled vertical CNC milling machines.
• Strong setup, programming, and operation skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and work orders.
• Proficient with inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, speeds/feeds, and workholding.
• Ability to train and mentor other operators.
• Basic computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Familiar with Labor tracking, Material issue/return, SPC/AQL, CNC program transfer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manually program Fanuc CNC milling machines per drawings.
• Operate machines to produce precision components.
• Interpret blueprints and perform first-piece verification.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize cycle times and part quality.
• Provide technical guidance to other operators.
• Support inspection and maintenance activities to keep production flowing.

Skills

CNC milling

Manual programming

Fanuc controls

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

First-piece inspection

Microsoft Office

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Job description

Techneeds LLC is seeking a CNC Operator A to set up, program manually (no CAM) and operate Fanuc-controlled vertical CNC milling machines to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

You will interpret blueprints, perform first-piece verification, and troubleshoot machining issues while aiming to optimize cycle times and part quality. The role also involves training junior operators and supporting inspection and maintenance activities to keep operations running smoothly.