Manufacturing Engineer IV CNC Programmer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Greenville, SC is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer for 2nd shift to support large-format energy equipment. You will generate and optimize CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM on high‑end machines, and work with Vericut simulations.

You will lead process development, mentor operators, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with graphical-based CAM system CNC programming.
• Strong CNC programming experience using Siemens NX CAM (highly preferred).
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and shop math skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and optimize CNC programs using NX CAM.
• Develop machining processes for large-format equipment (2m+ VTLs/VBMs).
• Create programs with multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and EDM operations.
• Establish machining strategies meeting quality, safety, and productivity requirements.

Skills

NX CAM

CNC programming

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Vericut

Renishaw

Job description

Power the Future of Energy: Manufacturing Engineer IV (Senior CNC Programmer 2nd Shift)

Join PDS Tech Commercial in Supporting a World-Renowned Innovator in Power Generation and Energy Technology

Looking to put your CNC programming expertise to work on some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the energy industry? This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge technologies that help power communities around the world. We're seeking an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to support a global leader in energy innovation at their Greenville, SC facility.

At a Glance

• Location: Greenville, SC | Onsite

• Schedule: 2nd Shift

• Pay Rate: $62.58/hr

Make an Impact

As a Senior CNC Programmer, you'll play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and supporting advanced machining processes for large‑scale energy components. Your expertise will directly influence manufacturing quality, efficiency, and innovation while working with some of the industry's most sophisticated CNC equipment and technologies.

This role combines hands‑on programming, process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

CNC Programming & Process Development

• Generate, maintain, and optimize CNC programs using NX CAM and other programming platforms.

• Develop machining processes for large‑format equipment, including:

  • Large VTLs up to 2.5m

  • Large VBMs up to 2.5m

  • Large head‑head gantry 5‑axis machines

  • Large vertical multi‑purpose turn/grind machines

• Create programs involving multi‑axis milling, turning, grinding, and EDM operations.

• Establish machining strategies that meet quality, safety, and productivity requirements.

Program Verification & Quality Assurance

• Verify and validate new CNC programs utilizing Vericut and machine simulation tools before release to the shop floor.

• Implement and maintain on‑machine probing strategies using Renishaw cycles for process validation and error prevention.

• Develop programs in accordance with qualified machining parameters and established standards.

Shop Floor Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide daily CNC troubleshooting and programming support to machine operators and manufacturing teams.

• Train operators during new machine startups, rebuilds, and process improvement initiatives.

• Support tooling, fixturing, and machining‑related process improvements.

• Create and maintain CNC‑related work instructions and manufacturing methods.

• Lead process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and delivery performance.

• Collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of experience with graphical‑based CAM system CNC programming.

• Strong CNC programming experience using Siemens NX CAM (highly preferred).

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and shop math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.

• Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring several of the following:

• Experience developing 5‑axis CNC programs utilizing CAM systems, preferably NX CAM.

• Minimum 1 year of experience with advanced machine controls, including:

  • Macro programming

  • Sub‑routines

  • Renishaw probing routines

  • Variable‑based programming

  • Closed Loop Machining (CLM)

• Hands‑on machinist background with the ability to set up and prove out complex first‑piece programs.

• Experience programming large‑format machines, including 2m+ VTLs and VBMs.

• Extensive experience machining nickel‑based superalloys such as:

  • Inconel

  • Rene

  • Hastelloy

• Experience within the heavy‑duty gas turbine, power generation, or aerospace industries.

• Experience with Vericut or equivalent CNC verification software.

• Familiarity with multiple machine controls including:

  • Fanuc

  • Haas

  • Okuma

  • Siemens

• Demonstrated success maintaining tight tolerances on large‑scale components where thermal stability, work hardening, and deflection management are critical.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a CNC programming role. It's an opportunity to work on highly engineered products that help deliver energy around the globe while advancing your career with a respected industry leader.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting:

Competitive pay at $62.58/hr

Work with advanced multi‑axis machining technology and large‑scale manufacturing equipment

Contribute to products that support critical global energy infrastructure

Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and manufacturing professionals

Gain exposure to complex machining processes, cutting‑edge software, and industry‑leading technology

Join an organization that values innovation, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and professional growth

Make a measurable impact on manufacturing excellence and operational performance

Pay Details:

Pay Details: $62.58 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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