Senior CNC Milling Setup & Troubleshooting Specialist

Public Value; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect is hiring a Set Up Operator A to set up, manually program (no CAM), operate, and optimize Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machines for precision components from engineering drawings and work orders.

The role requires independent work, strong machining expertise, and ability to perform in-process inspections and first-piece verification while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience programming CNC milling machines (manual programming; no CAM).
• Extensive experience with Fanuc-controlled vertical CNC milling machines.
• Proven expertise in machine setup, programming, and operation.
• Strong ability to work independently from engineering drawings and work orders with minimal supervision.
• Experience performing in-process inspections and dimensional verification.
• Proficient in standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators).
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues; optimize tooling and setups.
• Provide training and technical leadership to operators and junior machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manually program (no CAM), and operate Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to manufacture parts to spec.
• Perform first-piece verification and in-process inspections; document results.
• Apply AQL and in-process inspection techniques to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, and process issues; improve cycle time and part quality.
• Train and mentor CNC operators and junior machinists on setup, operation, quality, and safety.

Skills

CNC milling (manual programming)

Fanuc controls

Dimensional inspection

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Operator training

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Tooling selection

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Shop measurement equipment

Job description

Winchester Interconnect is hiring a Set Up Operator A to set up, manually program (no CAM), operate, and optimize Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machines for precision components from engineering drawings and work orders.

The role requires independent work, strong machining expertise, and ability to perform in-process inspections and first-piece verification while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.