CNC Programmer - Sheet Metal, Process & Estimating

Management Performance Associates; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer HSA contributions

Vision premiums for dependents

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family and parental leave

PTO from day one + 11 holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Management Performance Associates seeks a CNC Programmer to support sheet metal fabrication via programming, process planning, and cost estimation. The role requires hands-on CNC programming, interpretation of drawings, and collaboration with production, sales, quality, and shipping teams.

Responsibilities include developing CNC programs for laser punching and bending equipment, creating fixtures, and establishing routings while helping optimize costs and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD software and CNC programming languages.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, tooling, and materials.
• Familiarity with equipment and manufacturing standards.
• Attention to detail and strong problem solving.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting 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 specs to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Select tooling, materials, and production methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Design manufacturing fixtures as needed.
• Establish manufacturing routings per standards.
• Work with production to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates based on material, labor, machine time, and outside services.
• Review drawings for manufacturability and define production requirements.
• Obtain pricing from vendors and assist sales with quotations.
• Prepare quality documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate packaging and shipment of finished goods and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

CNC programming experience

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Multi-priority management

Tools

CAD software

CNC programming languages

Job description

Management Performance Associates seeks a CNC Programmer to support sheet metal fabrication via programming, process planning, and cost estimation. The role requires hands-on CNC programming, interpretation of drawings, and collaboration with production, sales, quality, and shipping teams.

Responsibilities include developing CNC programs for laser punching and bending equipment, creating fixtures, and establishing routings while helping optimize costs and delivery timelines.