Senior CNC Machinist: Precision, Multi‑Machine Pro

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

Job summary

Tecomet in Salem, MA is seeking a CNC Machinist III to produce machined parts by operating, setting up CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes, and following engineering drawings and quality procedures. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and meeting productivity goals.

Requires 5+ years of CNC machining experience, ability to read blueprints, program some machines, perform hand finishing, and maintain documentation and equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.

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 and understand CNC programs and processes
• Improve and produce work Instructions
• Assist Engineering with redesigning fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity
• 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 elevate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Skills

CNC Machining

Programming (G-code)

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining

Tools

G-code programming

CNC machine tools

Job description

Tecomet in Salem, MA is seeking a CNC Machinist III to produce machined parts by operating, setting up CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes, and following engineering drawings and quality procedures. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and meeting productivity goals.

Requires 5+ years of CNC machining experience, ability to read blueprints, program some machines, perform hand finishing, and maintain documentation and equipment.