Manufacturing Technician - CNC Programmer, 1st Shift

SCHOTT; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT in Southbridge, MA, is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our manufacturing team. You will create, edit, and optimize programs for mills and lathes, selecting tooling, speeds, and feeds to meet print requirements on multi-axis machines.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years of CNC programming in a production environment, strong G-code and GD&T knowledge, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of CNC programming in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of G-code and CNC machine operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies.
• Develop setup sheets, tooling lists, and work instructions.
• Perform prove-outs and first-article runs, adjusting programs as needed.
• Support machinists during setup and production runs.
• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, programming, or machine capability.
• Collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability improvements.

Skills

G-code

CNC programming

Mills & lathes

GD&T

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT's global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.

Your Contribution

• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and/or multi-axis machines.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies.
• Develop process documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists, and work instructions.
• Perform prove-outs and first-article runs, adjusting programs as needed.
• Support machinists during setup and production runs.
• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, programming, or machine capability.
• Collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability improvements.
• Assist with fixture design and workholding concepts.
• Ensure programs comply with machine and tooling safety requirements.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• 3-5+ years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of G-code and CNC machine operations.
• Strong CNC programming and machining expertise, including G-code, CNC mills and/or lathes, engineering drawings, GD&T, tooling, and machining principles.
• Proven ability to optimize machining processes, ensure quality and print compliance, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with a hands-on, team-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Due to the nature of the work performed at this facility. US Person status may be required.

Hourly Pay Range: $30.00-$34.00

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Your Benefits

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

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You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future.