Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer and CNC Programmer

Artisan Machining, Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Artisan Machining, Inc. on Long Island is looking for a hands-on CNC Programmer to join a small team.

You will split time between programming at the desk and running parts on the shop floor, collaborating directly with ownership and machinists. The role involves programming 3-axis and 5-axis mills in Fusion 360, designing fixtures in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks, reading drawings with GD&T, and contributing to processes from quote to finished part.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Fusion 360 and/or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of CNC fundamentals: feeds and speeds, tooling, setups, work offsets, and basic G-code.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic GD&T.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor, standing for long periods, and handling tooling and fixtures.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident), as required by ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Program 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills in Fusion 360.
• Set up machines: load programs, set tools and work offsets, install fixtures and workholding, and run first parts.
• Design fixtures and workholding in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks that hold parts securely and repeatably.
• Prove out and improve programs on the machine alongside our machinists.
• Help program and run our cobot, and find new ways to put it to work in the shop.
• Build or modify 3D models from customer prints and models in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Create setup sheets, tool lists, and process documentation.
• Support first-article inspection and quality checks.
• Over time, help with quoting by estimating cycle times and manufacturability.

Skills

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

CNC fundamentals

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAM software (Fusion 360)

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About Us

Artisan Machining is a precision CNC machine shop on Long Island, making parts since 1985. Our 15-person team produces tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, medical, and RF/microwave customers using 3-axis and 5-axis milling, full in-house CAD/CAM, and a collaborative robot (cobot). We’re ITAR-registered and a Veteran-Owned Small Business. Because we’re small, you’ll work directly with ownership and see every part of the process, from quote to finished part.

What You’ll Do

This is a hands-on role, split between the programming desk and the shop floor. It is not a desk-only design job.

• Program 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills in Fusion 360
• Set up machines: load programs, set tools and work offsets, install fixtures and workholding, and run first parts
• Design fixtures and workholding in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks that hold parts securely and repeatably
• Prove out and improve programs on the machine alongside our machinists
• Help program and run our cobot, and find new ways to put it to work in the shop
• Build or modify 3D models from customer prints and models in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T
• Create setup sheets, tool lists, and process documentation
• Support first-article inspection and quality checks
• Over time, help with quoting by estimating cycle times and manufacturability

What We’re Looking For

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Working knowledge of Fusion 360 and/or SolidWorks
• Understanding of CNC fundamentals: feeds and speeds, tooling, setups, work offsets, and basic G-code
• Ability to read blueprints and basic GD&T
• Comfortable working on the shop floor, standing for long periods, and handling tooling and fixtures
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident), as required by ITAR

No professional experience required. Coursework, internships, co-ops, senior projects, and hands-on machining all count.

Nice to Have

• Fusion 360 CAM experience from school, an internship, or personal projects
• Fixture or workholding design experience
• Cobot or industrial robot experience (programming, machine tending, or automation projects)
• Hands-on CNC setup or operation (school labs, Formula SAE, Baja, robotics, internships, or jobs)
• Any 5-axis exposure
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, or a CMM
• Exposure to AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems

What We Offer

• Real 5-axis programming and setup experience early in your career
• Hands-on exposure to cobot automation
• Direct mentorship from experienced machinists and ownership
• A clear growth path, with a performance and pay review at 6 months tied to running jobs independently
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Artisan Machining, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.