CNC Progammer

Norsk Hydro; Delhi (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to lead advanced CNC programming and fixture development in a manufacturing environment in North America. The role focuses on improving productivity, quality and safety by optimizing cycles, tooling, and processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC machining experience, strong G-code and CAD skills (SolidWorks), and a proven track record in fixtures and specialized tooling for aluminum and steel parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining and programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming CNC mills, machining centers, and multi-axis equipment using G-code and CAM software.
• Strong experience using CAD software for fixture and tooling design.
• Proven experience machining aluminum and steel products.
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing fixtures, jigs, workholding systems, and special tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, document, and optimize CNC programs for milling, drilling, tapping, and other machining operations
• Program and support CNC equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes
• Design, develop, and maintain fixtures, jigs, workholding systems, special tooling, and poka-yoke devices using SolidWorks or other approved CAD software
• Create and maintain engineering drawing, setup documentation, tooling specifications, and CNC program records
• Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and equipment-related issues and implement corrective actions

Skills

CNC Programming

CNC Machining

CAD Design

G-code

Fixture Design

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

What you will be doing

The CNC Programmer / Machinist is responsible for improving machining productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing capability through advanced CNC programming, fixture development, tooling optimization, and process engineering. This position serves as the technical leader for machining operations and is expected to identify and implement improvements that reduce cycle times, improve quality, prevent defects, and increase overall equipment effectiveness. This role requires extensive hands-on machining experience and a proven track record designing fixtures tooling, and manufacturing systems. Practical manufacturing knowledge and demonstrated success in machining environments are considered more valuable than formal education.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, document, and optimize CNC programs for milling, drilling, tapping, and other machining operations
• Program and support CNC equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes
• Design, develop, and maintain fixtures, jigs, workholding systems, special tooling, and poka-yoke devices using SolidWorks or other approved CAD software
• Create and maintain engineering drawing, setup documentation, tooling specifications, and CNC program records
• Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and equipment-related issues and implement corrective actions

What will make you successful?

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining and programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience programming CNC mills, machining centers, and multi-axis equipment using G-code and CAM software
• Strong experience using CAD software for fixture and tooling design
• Proven experience machining aluminum and steel products
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing fixtures, jigs, workholding systems, and special tooling
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, machining dynamics, feeds and speeds, tooling selection, and process optimization
• Experience troubleshooting machining, tooling, dimensional, and quality-related issues
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]