Location
Peterborough, New Hampshire
Overview
Step into a role where your precision matters every minute of the day. As a CNC Setup and Process Optimization Technician, you will configure and dial-in CNC lathes, machining centers, and precision grinding equipment to deliver tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and advanced technology applications.
What a typical day looks like
- Arrive to a clean, regulated manufacturing environment with multiple shift options.
- Review engineering drawings and specs for the day’s runs.
- Load programs, select tooling, set offsets, and establish speeds/feeds and tool compensation.
- Run a first-off part and verify using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Fine-tune parameters, troubleshoot tooling or process issues, and stabilize cycle times.
- Hand off optimized processes to Machine Operators and provide on-the-spot technical guidance.
- Document adjustments to ensure repeatability and quality compliance for aerospace and medical standards.
About the company
Join an established manufacturer with nearly 80 years of success producing high-precision bearings and complex assemblies. Recognized for engineering excellence and stability, the organization continually invests in people, training, and technology—backed by the resources of a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.
Core responsibilities
- Set up and adjust CNC lathes, machining centers, and precision grinding machines.
- Load and verify programs, tooling, and offsets to meet exact specifications.
- Configure speeds, feeds, and tool wear/compensation.
- Conduct first-article inspections with precision metrology tools.
- Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime.
- Support Operators with technical direction and continuous improvement ideas.
- Ensure output conforms to stringent aerospace and medical quality requirements.
What you bring
- Hands-on experience setting up CNC machining or grinding equipment.
- Fluency with tooling selection, offsets, machine adjustments, and process optimization.
- Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Shifts
Multiple shifts are available.
Growth and benefits
Build a secure, long-term career with clear pathways into specialist and leadership tracks. Extensive training and development are part of the package.
- Zero deductible healthcare
- Monthly performance bonus
- Company pension contributions
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term progression opportunities
Proficiencies
- CNC Machine Installation
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
Equipment you may work with
- CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
- CNC Automation Solutions
- CNC Laser Cutter
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
- CNC Waterjet
- CNC Router
- CNC Swiss Lathe
- CNC Grinder
- CNC Wire Bending Machine
- CNC Plasma Cutter
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
Next steps
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.