CNC Programmer - Sheet Metal, Estimating & CI

The Keystone Distinction Group; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-mq

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Gym membership subsidy

Employee referral bonuses

Scholarship program for employees' ch

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a CNC Programmer to support sheet metal fabrication through CNC programming, process planning, and cost estimation. The role emphasizes collaboration across production, sales, quality, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on programming experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to optimize tooling, materials, and production methods while developing fixtures and routings to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated CNC programming experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, tooling, and materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for laser cutting, punching, press brake, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and customer specifications to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Select tooling, materials, and production methods to improve efficiency and minimize waste.
• Design manufacturing fixtures as needed.
• Establish manufacturing routings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Work closely with production personnel to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates based on material requirements, labor, machine time, and outside services.
• Review customer drawings to assess manufacturability and define production requirements.
• Obtain material and service pricing from vendors and suppliers.
• Support the sales team with timely, accurate, and competitive quotations.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, FAI, and Certificates of Conformance.
• Verify that documentation and finished products meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Document nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Assist with internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate packaging and shipment of finished goods.
• Prepare packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation.
• Schedule carrier pickups and support on-time delivery.
• Verify order accuracy and completeness before shipment.

Skills

CNC programming

sheet metal fabrication

attention to detail

cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

CNC programming languages

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a CNC Programmer to support sheet metal fabrication through CNC programming, process planning, and cost estimation. The role emphasizes collaboration across production, sales, quality, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on programming experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to optimize tooling, materials, and production methods while developing fixtures and routings to improve efficiency and