CNC Operator

1st Shift CNC Operator

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.

Orion Castings is North America's leading full-service aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die casting manufacturer. Since 1970, we have produced the highest-quality die cast parts and assemblies for major customers, sharing a deep dedication to stretching the boundaries of what's possible in manufacturing.

Our Cambridge Division is one of Orion Castings longest-running facilities. Founded in 1945, Cambridge has been providing contract manufacturing die casting worldwide for more than 80 years. Operating out of a massive 300,000-square-foot facility, we provide a large-scale environment for expert manufacturing services.

At Orion Castings, we build careersnot jobs. There is a reason why so many of our team members celebrate 20+ years with the company. Start here, retire here, and join us in making advanced aluminum die cast parts for the aerospace, medical device, robotics, and defense industries.

One of the greatest challenges new engineers face is truly understanding a production environment and how things work on the manufacturing floor. Come get the hands-on experience that will set you apart from your peers. Learn about productivity, quality control, real-world engineering, and precision machining as they happen in real-time.

We are looking for a detailed and motivated CNC Operator to join our 1st shift team in North Billerica, MA. In this role, you will load parts into CNC machines, cycle the equipment, and monitor operations to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. This position runs production lots, communicates closely with team members regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Compensation Range: $17.00 - $25.00 / hour

Schedule: First Shift | 6:00 AM 4:30 PM | Monday to Thursday

At Orion Castings, we invest in our employees' well-being and future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Secure Your Future: 401(k) with a competitive company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid company holidays.
• Invest in Your Growth: Tuition reimbursement and paid hands-on technical training.
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways to advance into engineering, quality, or specialized machining roles within a stable, long-running facility.

Job Functions

• Load and unload casting components into CNC production machinery.
• Use basic precision measuring equipment to inspect machined parts.
• Maintain established production rates and workflow.
• Detect and promptly report defective materials, machine variances, or questionable conditions to the shift supervisor.
• Perform continuous quality inspections of machined products and maintain accurate inspection logs.
• Follow all detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere strictly to all safety rules and policies set forth by OSHA guidelines and facility procedures.
• Perform other production and housekeeping duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Quality Focus: Produces results that meet or exceed set standards. Monitors work to meet strict quality criteria, demonstrating a high level of care, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Safety Mindset: Performs duties in a manner that minimizes hazards to self, others, and the environment. Remains continuously aware of workplace conditions.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic measurement and math tasks, with a strong willingness to learn and apply new job-related information quickly.
• Dependability: Demonstrates a high level of punctuality, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the position.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with co-workers and leadership.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly remain in a stationary position at a designated work station on the production floor.
• Frequently moves production parts and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.