CNC Programmer/ Operator

Plastics Family Americas; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid vacation

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Plastics Family Americas, Orlando location of the Polymershapes brand, is hiring a CNC Programmer/Operator.

You will program 5‑axis CNC equipment and routers, select tooling and speeds, train other operators, verify part accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• CAD drawing experience
• CNC router experience
• Strong math skills (geometry, trig)
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and follow safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Program 5-axis CNC equipment and CNC routers for various parts
• Select cutting tools, tool paths, speeds, and feeds
• Assist in training CNC operators and validate NC programs
• Plan machining by studying orders, materials, specs, tolerances
• Set zero points, tool offsets, and prove out programs using math
• Verify part accuracy via inspection and in-process measures
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and replace worn tools
• Document actions and communicate needs between shifts

Skills

CAD drawing experience

CNC router experience

Math skills (geometry, trig)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At a glance

Company: Plastics Family Americas (Polymershapes)
Location: Orlando, FL
Pay: $30/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Machines: 5-axis CNC equipment, CNC router

Why this job is worth considering

This is a CNC Programmer/Operator role at Plastics Family Americas' brand Polymershapes Orlando location, part of a large plastics distribution and fabrication network with 200+ locations across the Americas. The role blends programming 5-axis CNC equipment with day-to-day operation, quality checks, and mentoring newer operators — a real path toward a technical leadership role. The team emphasizes training and mentorship from experienced staff, and contributions are rewarded through profit-sharing.

What you'll be doing

• Program 5-axis CNC equipment and CNC routers for a variety of part construction and geometry
• Select cutting tools, tool paths, cutting speeds and feed rates for each job
• Assist in training CNC operators and work with them to validate NC programs
• Plan machining by studying work orders, production paperwork, materials, specifications, dimensions and tolerances
• Set zero and reference points, tool registers and offsets, and prove out part programs using math, geometry and trigonometry
• Verify part accuracy through the shop's inspection process and in-process measurement with tape measures and micrometers
• Troubleshoot malfunctions, adjust and reprogram controls, sharpen and replace worn tools, and complete preventive maintenance
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities and needs to maintain continuity between shifts

What we're looking for

Required

• CAD drawing experience
• CNC router experience
• Strong math skills (basic math, geometry, trigonometry) to calculate program requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Follows all safety procedures
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass a background investigation and drug test as part of the selection process
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED

Pay, benefits and schedule

$30/hour, plus a bonus tied to profit-sharing. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick days and personal business days; a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability); 401(k) with company match (8%, matched up to 4%) for U.S. employees or RRSP with company match (8%, matched up to 4%) for Canadian employees; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; and real opportunity for growth.

About Plastics Family Americas and apply

Plastics Family Americas is part of Plastics Family, the global leader in wholesale plastics distribution and value-add fabrication, operating in nearly 40 countries. In the Americas, the company goes to market through 35+ brands and more than 200 locations, partnering with top plastics manufacturers to serve industries including semiconductor, sign & print graphics, marine, medical, aerospace & defense, energy, packaging and industrial OEMs. This Orlando location handles in-house CNC programming and machining supporting that distribution and fabrication work.

Ready to bring your CNC programming skills to a growing, established plastics company?