Company Overview
Founded in 2011 and located in New Hampshire, Solid Machine specializes in precision CNC turning and 5-axis milling of complex rotating components, including impellers and other turbomachinery hardware for the aerospace, defense, energy, automotive, oil & gas, and industrial markets.
Our work involves challenging materials, complex geometries, tight tolerances, and high-value components where machining knowledge, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail matter.
Job Overview
Solid Machine is looking for an experienced Senior CNC Lathe Machinist who can independently take ownership of complex turning work from setup through finished part.
This is not a basic CNC operator position.
The right candidate will be comfortable setting up and machining large-diameter, high-value precision components and will have the experience to troubleshoot machining problems, select tooling and cutting parameters, make program adjustments, and continuously improve the manufacturing process.
For an exceptional candidate, this position also offers the opportunity to lead and supervise our CNC lathe team. We are willing to compensate accordingly for someone who combines advanced machining ability with proven leadership skills.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys solving difficult machining problems, and wants to be part of a growing manufacturing operation where strong machining skills and initiative are recognized and valued.
Why Join Us?
100% Employer-Paid Premiums: We cover 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for our employees.
Retirement Security: Simple IRA with a company match up to 3%.
Great Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Overtime availability).
Competitive Pay: $32.00 - $48.00 / hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill
Core Responsibilities
- CNC Setup & Operation: Independently set up and operate CNC lathes to manufacture complex, high-precision components.
- Programming & Troubleshooting: Read, edit, troubleshoot, prove out, and optimize CNC programs at the machine.
- Process Development: Select appropriate tooling, inserts, workholding, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies for challenging materials and part geometries.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve cycle time, setup time, tool life, part quality, and overall machine productivity.
- Precision Machining: Consistently produce components requiring extremely tight tolerances, including tenths-level work.
- Inspection: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T and independently inspect your work using precision measuring equipment.
- Job Ownership: Take responsibility for assigned jobs from initial setup through final part, including quality, tooling performance, documentation, and production efficiency.
- Documentation: Maintain and improve setup sheets, tooling lists, and manufacturing processes to ensure repeatable results.
- Problem Solving: Diagnose issues involving chatter, tool life, dimensional variation, surface finish, workholding, and process stability and determine effective corrective actions.
- Team Development: Share machining knowledge and help train and develop less-experienced machinists.
- Leadership Opportunity: For candidates with the appropriate experience, provide day-to-day technical leadership and supervision of the CNC lathe team, helping establish priorities, maintain accountability, and improve department performance.
- Equipment Care: Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform routine preventative maintenance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Extensive hands-on CNC lathe setup and machining experience; 7+ years preferred, although demonstrated ability is more important than years of service.
- Proven ability to independently set up and troubleshoot complex CNC turning jobs.
- Strong knowledge of CNC programming and G-code; Fanuc control experience preferred.
- Experience machining large-diameter and/or heavy components.
- Experience machining stainless steels and other difficult-to-machine materials.
- Strong understanding of cutting tools, insert selection, speeds and feeds, workholding, and machining fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to hold and inspect extremely tight tolerances.
- Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T skills.
- Ability to independently identify machining problems and develop practical solutions.
- Experience improving cycle times, setup times, tool life, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with live tooling, mill-turn equipment, or offline CAM programming is a plus.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising CNC machinists is highly desirable for candidates seeking the top end of the compensation range.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or CNC certifications are a plus.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs. .
Pay: $32.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of hands-on CNC lathe setup and machining experience do you have?
Ability to Commute:
- Somersworth, NH 03878 (Required)
Work Location: In person
