CNC Programmer — 3+ Axis CAM for Precision Parts

Elgen Staffing; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our client in East Syracuse. The role focuses on preparing detailed instructions and programming data to produce machined parts using multi-axis CNC centers, primarily from aluminum castings and billets.

You will determine procedures, tooling, gauging, and sequencing to fabricate parts with strong emphasis on quality and efficiency. The candidate will work in a team environment, solving problems, improving processes, and supporting

Qualifications

• AAS in Mechanical technologies or equivalent work experience.
• Four (4) years of CNC programming experience desirable, preferably with Mastercam.
• Must have superior CNC programming skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension.
• Strong math skills (algebra, trig, physics).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety measures for job assignments.

Responsibilities

• Creates CNC programs using three+ axis CAM software.
• Offline programming to maximize efficiency and simulate safely.
• Support and verify initial setup/prove-out and first article release.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot programs.
• Ensure drawings match manufacturing capabilities and suggest changes.
• Modify existing programs for efficiency.
• Suggest equipment/material/process improvements.
• Coordinate with Quality on CMM/manual inspection processes.
• Maintain CNC tooling lists and required reports.
• Create work and setup instructions for machinists.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Time management

Communication

Education

AAS in Mechanical technologies

Tools

CMM

Job description

Elgen Staffing is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our client in East Syracuse. The role focuses on preparing detailed instructions and programming data to produce machined parts using multi-axis CNC centers, primarily from aluminum castings and billets.

You will determine procedures, tooling, gauging, and sequencing to fabricate parts with strong emphasis on quality and efficiency. The candidate will work in a team environment, solving problems, improving processes, and supporting