CNC Set Up Lathe / Milling

🔎 At a Glance

• Company: B & R Machine, Inc.
• Location: Ludlow, MA (On-Site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience
• Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior (3+ years manufacturing experience)
• Machine Types: CNC Mills (3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis), CNC Lathes
• Controls: Fanuc
• Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Industrial Manufacturing
• Work Authorization: U.S. Person likely required (ITAR environment)

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Why This Role Exists

B & R Machine is seeking a highly capable CNC Setup Machinist / Shop Lead to support daily production, ensure machine readiness, and guide machine operators on the shop floor. This role bridges hands-on machining expertise with floor leadership, helping maintain quality, productivity, and operational efficiency across a large fleet of CNC equipment.

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What You’ll Do

• Set up CNC mills and lathes using existing and new programs
• Change tooling, adjust offsets, and perform program edits as needed
• Support the Manufacturing Supervisor in daily production activities
• Help oversee machine operators and shop floor performance
• Assist in training new operators
• Design and fabricate fixtures to support efficient machining
• Interpret customer drawings and determine machining strategies
• Troubleshoot machining issues and production problems
• Perform occasional machine repair and maintenance tasks
• Verify part quality and repeatability using precision measuring tools
• Evaluate cutting conditions and material behavior
• Maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability
• Communicate with Quality, Engineering, and other departments
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving regarding material status
• Follow AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality procedures and documentation
• Provide technical guidance across departments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

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What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing or CNC machining experience
• Strong setup experience on CNC mills and lathes
• Ability to troubleshoot machining processes independently
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and practices
• Experience supervising or guiding operators preferred
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail

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Technical Skills

• Fanuc control experience
• Experience with multi-axis milling (3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis)
• CNC lathe setup experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Fixture design and fabrication experience preferred
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, optical comparators)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical training in CNC machining or manufacturing preferred

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About B & R Machine, Inc.

Founded in 1984, B & R Machine has grown into a major CNC manufacturing provider in Western Massachusetts. The company operates an extensive fleet of CNC milling and turning centers and serves demanding industries including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, telecom, oil & gas, and commercial manufacturing.

B & R specializes in precision components made from advanced materials such as titanium, stainless steel, tool steels, aluminum alloys, and nickel-based high-temperature metals, supported by an AS9100-compliant quality system.

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Work Environment & Culture

• Modern CNC machining facility with extensive equipment
• High-precision, high-mix production environment
• Collaborative team across engineering, quality, and production
• Opportunity to lead and influence shop floor operations
• Stable manufacturing employer with decades of experience