Senior CNC Milling Machinist | Precision & Setup

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

Job summary

TECOMET in North Chelmsford, MA is seeking a seasoned CNC Machinist III to produce precision parts by operating, setting up, and potentially programming CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes.

You will read blueprints, verify tolerances, troubleshoot programs, and work closely with engineering to improve tooling, maintain quality and safety, and uphold GMP/GDP practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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 GMP/GDP and Good Document Practices.
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues.
• 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

CNC Machining

Programming

Blueprint Reading

Quality Assurance

Safety oriented

Measurement & Gauging

Team Player

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

CNC Controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machinist Apprenticeship

Associate degree / certificate in Tooling & Machining

Tools

CNC Mills & Lathes

Wire EDM

Job description

TECOMET in North Chelmsford, MA is seeking a seasoned CNC Machinist III to produce precision parts by operating, setting up, and potentially programming CNC mills, wire EDMs and lathes.

You will read blueprints, verify tolerances, troubleshoot programs, and work closely with engineering to improve tooling, maintain quality and safety, and uphold GMP/GDP practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.