CNC Programmer

Burkert USA Corporation; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Burkert USA Corporation is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our onsite team in Huntersville, NC. You will develop high-complexity NX CAM programs for multi-axis machines, optimize toolpaths from CAD drawings, and collaborate with engineers to ensure manufacturability and quality.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, experience with Vericut, and a focus on reducing cycle times while maintaining precision and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate in manufacturing tech preferred; hands-on acceptable.
• 5–7 years of CNC programming in NX in a production environment.
• Experience programming complex multi-axis centers (3–5 axes) and tooling selection.
• Strong GD&T, high-precision tolerancing, and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Program high-complexity parts in Siemens NX CAM for 3–5 axis machines.
• Create optimized toolpaths from 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Select tools/fixtures to maximize efficiency and meet tolerances.
• Work with manufacturing and design engineers to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Siemens NX CAM

Multi-axis machining

GD&T

Vericut

CAM simulation

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate's degree or Certificate in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Vericut

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Program high-complexity parts in Siemens NX CAM, including 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis simultaneous machining operations.
• Create optimized, efficient, and safe tool paths for precision components based on 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, and strategies that maximize machining efficiency and meet tight-tolerance requirements.
• Work closely with the manufacturing lead, manufacturing engineer, and design engineers to ensure manufacturability and process reliability.
• Set up simulation and verification processes to eliminate programming errors before release to the shop floor and record/report any post issues that arise with documentation.
• Optimize cycle times, improve tool life, and reduce machine downtime through continuous evaluation and refinement of programs.
• Develop setup sheets, work instructions, and documentation to support seamless machine setup and first article success.
• Provide direct shop floor support for first runs, debug programs, and adjust tool paths for in-process improvements while completing machine set ups to turn over to the manufacturing lead.
• Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews and recommend design changes to improve machining and reduce cost.
• Maintain version control, program archives, and backup systems to ensure traceability and program integrity.
• Support CNC standardization efforts, process improvement projects, and training of other programmers and machinists.
• As a CNC programmer, shift rotation may be necessary for support.
• *This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required. *

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Manufacturing Technology, CNC Programming, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience accepted.
• Minimum 5–7 years of CNC programming experience in Siemens NX in a production environment.
• Proven experience programming for complex multi-axis machining centers (3, 4, and 5-axis mills, mill-turns and lathes).
• Expert knowledge of GD&T, high precision tolerancing, and blueprint reading.
• Strong knowledge of material behaviors (aluminum, stainless steels, Inconel, and a wide variety of plastics) and corresponding machining best practices.
• Experience with post-processing and minor post-editing for Siemens NX output highly preferred.
• Proficiency in CAM simulation software (Vericut), machine verification, and collision avoidance techniques.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S principles, and continuous improvement (kaizen) environments.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and recommend corrective actions quickly and effectively.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift to 50 lb.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and see in coloEr.
• Eye and hearing protection devices required, as defined by safety guidelines
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

BURKERT CULTURE:

• Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.

*THIS POSITION IS FULLY ONSITE IN HUNTERSVILLE, NC WITH $5,000 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP*