Job Description
At a Glance
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Company: CR Machine
Location: Billerica, MA (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive hourly pay (DOE)
Shift: 1st Shift (Day Shift)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years preferred)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Relocation: Not available (local candidates only)
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Why This Role Exists\n
CR Machine is expanding capacity to support complex, precision turning work in stainless steel and high-temperature alloys. This role is critical to owning jobs end-to-end — from programming and setup through production and inspection — ensuring quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing\n
In this role, you will:
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- Program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC lathes
- Take parts from raw material to finished product independently
- Read and interpret customer drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Determine machining strategy including speeds, feeds, tolerances, and operation sequence
- Make complete setups, run trial cuts, and dial in programs
- Perform light hand-finishing and secondary operations as needed
- Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize processes for quality and efficiency
- Collaborate with other machinists, supervisors, and quality personnel
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Machines, Controls & Software\n
You’ll work with equipment such as:
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- Machines: Miyano, Doosan, Smart CNC lathes; Kitamura & Brother CNC mills
- Controls: Fanuc-style controls (varies by machine)
- CAM Software: Fusion360 (preferred), Mastercam
- Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, surface gages, dial indicators, profilometer, CMM, vision systems
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Materials You’ll Work With\n
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- Stainless steel
- High-temperature alloys
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What We’re Looking For\n
Required
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong experience setting up and running CNC lathes
- Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances & GD&T
- Proficiency with precision inspection tools
- Solid understanding of shop math and trigonometry
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded
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Preferred (Not Required)
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- 5+ years of CNC machining and programming experience
- Experience programming with Fusion360 or Mastercam
- Familiarity with Miyano, Doosan, Smart, Kitamura, or Brother machines
- Experience owning jobs from programming through production
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Why Machinists Like Working at CR Machine\n
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- Family-owned and operated for over 50 years
- Clean, organized, and modern shop environment
- Advanced CNC equipment and tooling
- Steady workflow and realistic production schedules
- Opportunities to grow technically and take ownership of work
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule\n
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
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Benefits Include:
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- Medical & dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement
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Schedule:
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- 1st Shift (Day Shift)
- Overtime available as needed
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Apply\n
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
Apply now or save this job to come back later.