CNC & Automation Programmer - On-Site

Howmet; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Dover, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Technician to support CNC finishing, program automation code, and lead operator training on Mori-Seiki and other automated systems.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment reliability and optimizing production processes onsite. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Siemens NX CAD/CAM, with the ability to read prints and write CNC programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• 1–3 years in an engineering or manufacturing environment including hands-on experience evaluating automated equipment and solving issues.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers conditioned upon obtaining access.

Responsibilities

• Provides manufacturing support of CNC finishing.
• Maintains and improves reliability and productivity of automated equipment.
• Programs and documents code for manufacturing automation.
• Responsible for CNC programming PMs and operator training for Mori-Seiki, Water Jet, and Spin Blast.
• Acts in leadership role as SPA for automation equipment and process operations.

Skills

Automation programming

CNC programming (3- & 4-axis)

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem solving

Reading drawings/prints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical discipline preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

DMG MORI controllers

Mitsubishi controllers

CAD/CAM experience

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Dover, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Technician to support CNC finishing, program automation code, and lead operator training on Mori-Seiki and other automated systems.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment reliability and optimizing production processes onsite. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Siemens NX CAD/CAM, with the ability to read prints and write CNC programs.