Senior CNC Mill Machinist – Precision & Setup Lead

TECOMET; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet is seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist III in our Wayland, MA site to operate, set up, and program CNC mills, Wire EDMs, and lathes. You will read blueprints, maintain quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CNC experience, strong measurement skills, and a proven safety record. The role emphasizes teamwork, precision, and adherence to GMP/GDP practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years CNC machining experience.
• Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC machine.

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, 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
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Skills

CNC Machining

Machine Setup

Reading Blueprints

Quality Focus

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Player

Training Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years CNC Machining experience

Tooling & Machining Certificate

Tools

CNC Mills

Wire EDM

CNC Lathes

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Tecomet is seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist III in our Wayland, MA site to operate, set up, and program CNC mills, Wire EDMs, and lathes. You will read blueprints, maintain quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CNC experience, strong measurement skills, and a proven safety record. The role emphasizes teamwork, precision, and adherence to GMP/GDP practices in a manufacturing environment.