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CNC Operator - 1st Shift

Wakefield Thermal
Nashua, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Summary

Operates CNC machine where no set up is required. Performs selected repetitive maintenance tasks, and housekeeping tasks as necessary. Participates in problem solving activities and contributes to quality improvements. Actively promotes teamwork atmosphere and supports team development.

Description

  • Reviews specification to review operating sequence of machine.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Loads work pieces into machine in the instructed or directed manor, and unloads finished parts.
  • Measures work pieces for conformance to specifications and documents it as required. Check thread depth and No and Go gauges.
  • Using an air hose the employee cleans the parts.
  • Performs secondary operations as defined by traveler, using various machines/tools such as files, drill presses and sanders.
  • Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
  • Reports any unsafe conditions and machine malfunction to set up person/Supervisor/Manager.
  • Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to next operation/process.
  • Run any CNC machine in the department with proper training.
  • Understand and complete all paperwork.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Less than six months CNC experience.
  • Ability to read measuring tools a must.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints a must.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Office, Plant, Warehouse or Remote locations:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee is exposed to noise and aluminum particles. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas. The employee is required to wear safety glasses when in the plant.

Conditions in remote locations vary, depending on the job requirements.

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