Senior CNC Machinist - Precision & Programming

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

Job summary

Tecomet in Littleton, MA is seeking a CNC Machinist III to operate, set up, and potentially program CNC mills, wires, and lathes to precise tolerances. You will read blueprints, adjust tooling, and optimize setups to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP/GDP practices, and continuous improvement within a high-precision manufacturing environment. Applicants should have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ideally an

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5+ years CNC Machining experience.
• Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• GCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only).

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 setups 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, 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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Operate multiple CNCs

Setup and offsets

Programming (supervised)

Mathematical skills

Troubleshooting

Quality consciousness

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship

GCSE/NVQ Maths and English (UK only)

Tools

G-code programming

Job description

Tecomet in Littleton, MA is seeking a CNC Machinist III to operate, set up, and potentially program CNC mills, wires, and lathes to precise tolerances. You will read blueprints, adjust tooling, and optimize setups to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP/GDP practices, and continuous improvement within a high-precision manufacturing environment. Applicants should have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ideally an