CNC Turning & Milling Specialist (GD&T/First-Piece Inspection)

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin a Team Built on Craft and Continuous Improvement

For 70+ years, Senior Metal Bellows has delivered custom-engineered metal bellows and precision components to aerospace, defense, energy, and other high-spec markets. We’re seeking a CNC professional who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and lean-minded execution.

What You'll Do

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, and complementary machining equipment to produce precision parts.
• Translate blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and work instructions into effective setups and operations.
• Select the right tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds to balance speed and accuracy.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; verify conformance.
• Troubleshoot issues and make safe, effective adjustments to machine settings or on-control programs.
• Continuously refine processes to cut cycle time and reduce scrap while protecting quality.
• Align daily output with production schedules and customer quality standards.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, materials, and tolerances.
• Ability to read prints and confidently interpret GD&T.
• Proficient with precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens (or similar) controls preferred.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Physical & Environmental Details

• Stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity required for safe equipment operation.
• Manufacturing floor exposure to heat, machine noise, metal shavings, lubricants, and moving parts; PPE required.

Proficiency Snapshot

• CNC machine setup and changeover
• Advanced inspection and gage measurement
• Production-run machine setups

If you excel at making complex parts look easy—and you value a culture of precision and improvement—this role is for you.