CNC Machine Operator / Machinist – FANUC

Location: Westminster, MA | Near Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardner
Pay: $32.00–$42.00/hour + consistent overtime opportunities
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Day Shift | Extended weekday hours + Saturday mornings outside the summer season

Strong Earning Potential

In addition to a competitive base rate of $32–$42/hour, this position offers consistent overtime opportunities, providing experienced machinists with the ability to significantly increase their annual earnings.

The regular schedule includes extended weekday hours and Saturday mornings for much of the year. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, employees enjoy Saturdays off.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced CNC machinist who enjoys working on large, challenging parts rather than running the same small production job every day?

We are recruiting for a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company in Westminster, MA that is looking to add an experienced CNC Machinist to its team. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a company known for exceptional employee tenure, a collaborative shop environment, and opportunities to continue developing your machining skills.

This is a job-shop environment where work is built from prints and projects vary. You'll work with large-scale CNC equipment, perform your own setups, make program adjustments, select appropriate tooling, run jobs, and inspect your finished work.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC turning and milling equipment utilizing FANUC controls

• Review drawings and job documentation before beginning work

• Determine and set up appropriate tooling

• Review CNC programs and make edits or adjustments as needed

• Machine steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components

• Monitor machining operations and make necessary adjustments

• Inspect completed work using precision measurement equipment, including dial calipers, micrometers, and a FARO laser tracker

• Work within tolerances ranging approximately from .0005" to +/- .010", depending on the job

• Perform light deburring before parts move to the deburring department

• Maintain and clean assigned equipment and work areas

• Maintain accurate and organized job documentation

• Follow established manufacturing plans, shop practices, and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• At least 1½–2 years of CNC machining experience

• Working knowledge of FANUC controls

• CNC setup as well as machine operation experience

• Ability to select and properly use tooling

• Ability to make CNC program edits at the machine

• Experience using precision inspection and measurement tools

• Ability to read and work from technical drawings

• Basic understanding of GD&T

• Strong math and communication skills

• CAD experience is a plus

• Ability to lift, climb as needed, and stand for extended periods

• Comfortable working around very large equipment and components

You don't need to know everything on day one. Candidates should bring a solid machining foundation and a willingness to continue learning. The company strongly supports cross-training between turning and milling and provides the opportunity to learn from highly experienced machinists.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM–11:00 AM

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Saturdays off.

This schedule provides consistent overtime earning opportunities throughout much of the year.

Compensation & Benefits

• $32–$42/hour, depending on experience

• Consistent overtime opportunities

• Company pays approximately 80% of medical insurance

• Dental and vision coverage

• 11 paid holidays

• 401(k)

• 50% company match on the first 6% contributed after eligibility

• Annual profit-sharing contribution deposited into the 401(k)

• Vacation time

• Benefits begin after applicable eligibility periods

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an established, approximately 50-person organization where employees tend to stay. Some team members have built careers spanning decades with the company.

The machining manager believes strongly in developing people, cross-training employees, and giving experienced machinists the independence to do their jobs while remaining available when they need support.

If you're looking for challenging machining work, strong earning potential through overtime, stability, and an environment where experienced machinists are valued, we'd like to hear from you.