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CNC Machinist / Programmer

locationLeominster, MA, USA
PublishedPublished: 1/9/2026
Full Time
5 - 10 years of experience
36-40 / hour

At a Glance

  • Company: Micro Machine & Electronics
  • Location: Leominster, MA
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Pay Range: $36–$45 per hour (based on experience)
  • Shift: Day shift
  • Overtime: Available as needed
  • Experience Level: Senior (5–10 years)
  • Work Authorization: English proficiency required

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued workload stability and growth across long-term customers in power generation and defense-related industries.

At Micro Machine & Electronics, this position plays a key role in producing critical, tight-tolerance components where quality, traceability, and craftsmanship matter. This is not repetitive production — it’s hands-on machining that keeps experienced machinists engaged.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or CNC vertical mills
  • Program, load, and adjust CNC programs at the machine
  • Machine high-mix, low-volume parts
  • Select tooling, set offsets, and dial in setups
  • Hold tight tolerances on complex components
  • Perform in-process and first-article inspection
  • Work with a wide variety of materials and part geometries
  • Collaborate with a small, experienced team in a clean job shop

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Machines, Controls & Software

CNC Turning

  • SMEC NS2600ASY – Multi-Axis Lathe (Main & Sub Spindle)
  • SMART NL2500M – Live Milling
  • Samsung SL20E

CNC Milling

  • SMART SV3 – 12k RPM, thru-spindle coolant
  • Yama Seiki BM-1500ii – 15k RPM
  • Haas Mini Mill with HA4C 4th Axis
  • Trak K3-KMX Mill

Controls

  • Fanuc
  • Haas

CAM Software

  • Fusion 360
  • CAMWorks
  • SolidWorks CAM

Inspection Tools

  • Mitutoyo micrometers, calipers, height gauges
  • Renishaw probing systems
  • Surface roughness and hardness testing equipment

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What We’re Looking For

Required

  • 5–10 years CNC machining experience
  • Strong experience with CNC lathes and/or CNC mills
  • Ability to set up machines independently
  • Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
  • Comfortable holding tight tolerances
  • Experience working in a job shop / high-mix environment

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Multi-axis lathe / mill-turn experience
  • CAM programming experience
  • Experience with power generation or defense-related components
  • Interest in growing into a lead machinist role

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Materials You’ll Work With

  • Carbon steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Cast iron
  • Bronze and red metals
  • High-performance alloys (including Inconel)

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Micro Machine & Electronics because:

  • Interesting, non-repetitive work
  • Clean, organized, modern shop
  • Newer CNC equipment and good tooling
  • Respect for skilled machinists
  • Stable workload and long-term customers
  • Clear opportunity to grow into leadership

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

  • $36–$45/hr, based on experience
  • Stable full-time employment
  • Modern machines and strong quality systems
  • Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

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Years of experience

  • 5 - 10 years of experience

Salary range

  • 36-40 / hour
  • 41-45 / hour

Required languages

  • English

Required skills

  • 3 axis vertical mill
  • Single turret horizontal with yaxis and sub spindle
  • Single turret horizontal lathe
  • Single turret horizontal lathe with milling
  • 4 axis vertical mill

CAM Software Experience

  • Fusion 360
  • CAMWorks
  • SolidWorks CAM

CNC Controls Experience

  • Fanuc
  • Haas

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • Lathe w/ Milling (Mill Turn)
  • Lathe
  • 3 Axis Milling / Router

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