CNC Programmer — Sheet Metal Fabrication & Quoting

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Gym membership subsidy

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is recruiting a CNC Programmer for a manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. The role blends CNC programming, process planning, and cost estimating to support sheet metal fabrication, ensure quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on programming experience, attention to detail, and collaborates across production, sales, quality, and shipping to optimize processes and quotations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated CNC programming experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD software and relevant CNC programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, tooling, and materials.
• Familiarity with equipment and manufacturing standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting production and quoting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for laser cutting, punching, press brake, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Interpret 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 with production to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates based on material, 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 sales with timely, accurate quotations.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, FAI, and Certificates of Conformance.
• Verify documentation and finished products meet customer specs and 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 docs.
• Schedule carrier pickups and support on-time delivery.
• Verify order accuracy and completeness before shipment.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD software

Sheet metal fabrication

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming languages

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is recruiting a CNC Programmer for a manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. The role blends CNC programming, process planning, and cost estimating to support sheet metal fabrication, ensure quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on programming experience, attention to detail, and collaborates across production, sales, quality, and shipping to optimize processes and quotations.