CNC Prototype Research and Development Machinist

Job overview

The CNC Prototype Research and Development Machinist role is onsite in North Billerica, MA. Compensation is $24–$32 per hour. The role supports precision components for aerospace, defense, and commercial programs at Louis C. Morin Machining. The machinist takes prototype and short-run parts from engineering drawings through finished components. The work contributes to quality and production readiness by developing machining processes, programming and operating machines, inspecting parts, resolving issues, and documenting setups for repeat production.

What you'll do

• Plan prototype and short-run machining processes
• select tooling and workholding
• program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines
• interpret drawings, 3D models, specifications, and work instructions
• develop operation sequences
• edit and troubleshoot CNC code
• optimize feeds, speeds, tooling, fixtures, and workholding
• inspect first pieces and in-process parts
• maintain dimensional accuracy
• diagnose machining and quality issues
• collaborate with engineering and quality and provide DFM feedback
• document setups and process notes
• maintain a safe, organized work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc machinist

prototype machining

research and development

short-run production

cnc programming

manual machining

precision inspection

gd&t

aerospace components

defense components

north billerica ma

louis c. morin machining

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid health insurance, overtime opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for advancement.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of precision machining experience, strong CNC setup and programming capability, and ability to take new parts from drawing to finished component independently. Aerospace or defense machining, multi-axis machines, ProtoTRAK, and CAD/CAM are listed as bonus experience.

About the employer

Louis C. Morin Machining is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.