CNC Programmer–Setter (Swiss/Mazak) Southbridge, MA
Pay: $24 - $33/hr
Location: Southbridge, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Step into a precision shop supporting defense, aerospace, and electronics programs, where your craftsmanship turns complex blueprints into mission-ready parts. As our CNC Programmer–Setter, you will own the process from program selection and setups through inspection and documentation, working with both CNC and conventional equipment.
A day in the role
You begin by reviewing prints and GD&T, confirming tooling, and loading programs. After dialing in offsets and compensations, you run first-article checks with micrometers, calipers, and gauges. You keep machines humming with minimal supervisionhandling startups, selecting programs, and making basic setups. Throughout the day you troubleshoot cuts, support new product development runs, and record production and ERP transactions. You wrap by cleaning and organizing your area to 5S standards.
What you will do
- Program, set up, and operate CNC and conventional machines to produce precision parts.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to machine features to tolerance.
- Perform tool changes, offsets, and compensations to achieve dimensional accuracy.
- Operate independently, including machine startups, program selection, and basic setups.
- Inspect in-process and final parts using measurement tools, gauges, and quality procedures.
- Troubleshoot machining and process issues; assist with new product development activities.
- Complete all production documentation and ERP transactions accurately.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workstation.
What you bring
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ year of machining experience preferred.
- Hands-on time with CNC equipment; familiarity with lathes, mills, drills, punch presses, and deburring.
- Ability to take a part from print to finished component independently.
- Fluency in machine shop math, GD&T, tooling, and inspection equipment.
- Swiss and Mazak experience highly preferred.
- Solid understanding of quality control principles.
- Basic computer proficiency and strong communication skills.
Work authorization
Verbatim notice:U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
