CNC Programmer

Kelly Services; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Engineering Project Services is hiring multiple CNC programmers and CNC technicians for first shift near Elmira, NY. The roles include setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes, supporting NPI machining, and reviewing designs for manufacturability.

Programming experience is not required for some CNC setup technician roles. Candidates with 2–5 years CNC experience, ability to read drawings and GD&T, and familiarity with Mastercam or CAD/CAM tools will excel.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years CNC machining experience.
• Experience in programming, setup, operation, or troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with CNC mills and lathes (3- or 5-axis).
• Mastercam and CAD/CAM familiarity is a plus.
• Trade/associate degree preferred; hands-on experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for CNC manufacturability with engineering.
• Support NPI machining, including setup, tooling, fixtures, process documentation, and inspection criteria.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes for prototype and low-volume runs.
• Perform first-article inspections and verify part conformance.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and equipment issues and drive improvements.
• Support process transfers to production and calibration of CNC equipment.
• Follow safety and quality requirements and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC machining

reading drawings

GD&T

Mastercam experience

CAD/CAM tools

troubleshooting

team collaboration

Education

Trade or associate degree in manufacturing or machining technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

CNC Programmers & CNC Technicians

Elmira, NY | First Shift | $28–$36/hour, based on experience

Help bring new medical device products from design to production. Kelly Engineering is hiring multiple CNC professionals for a first-shift opportunity near Elmira, NY. We’re considering CNC programmers and setup technicians; programming experience is not required for every role , and entry-level candidates may be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with engineering to review designs and provide input on CNC manufacturability.


• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) machining, including setup, programming, tooling, fixtures, process documentation, and inspection criteria.


• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes for prototype and low-volume production runs.


• Perform first-article inspections and measure parts to verify quality and conformance to specifications.


• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and equipment issues; identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, and quality.


• Support process transfers to production and help maintain and calibrate CNC equipment.


• Follow safety and quality requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• CNC machining experience, ideally 2–5 years; entry-level candidates may be considered.


• Experience in programming, setup, operation, or troubleshooting. Programming experience is not required for CNC setup technician roles.


• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.


• Familiarity with CNC mills and lathes, including 3-axis or 5-axis machines.


• Experience with measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers; CMM experience is a plus.


• Mastercam experience is a strong plus , as is familiarity with G-code/M-code and other CAD/CAM tools.


• A trade or associate degree in manufacturing or machining technology is preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience is welcome.


• Manufacturing engineers with hands‑on troubleshooting or failure‑analysis experience, CAD/tooling designers, and CMM programmers are also encouraged to apply.

Kelly Engineering Project Services

As a Kelly Engineering Project Services Consultant, you’ll work on specialized engineering projects with a supportive team and clear objectives. Project Services offers benefits including PTO and medical coverage. Some assignments may lead to permanent employment with the client, and this opportunity may offer a contract-to-hire path.

Pay: $28–$36 per hour, with flexibility based on experience and skill level.

Schedule: First shift

Location: Near Elmira, NY

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.