Onsite CNC Programmer - 3-5 Axis NX CAM

Burkert India Private Limited; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our onsite team shaping high‑precision components using Siemens NX CAM. You will program complex 3-, 4-, and 5‑axis machining centers, optimize tool paths, and collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers to ensure manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of NX programming experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with Vericut CAM simulation, post-processing, and continuous

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Manufacturing Technology, CNC Programming, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience accepted.
• Minimum 5–7 years of CNC programming experience in Siemens NX in a production environment.
• Proven experience programming for complex multi-axis machining centers (3, 4, and 5-axis mills, mill-turns and lathes).
• Expert knowledge of GD&T, high precision tolerancing, and blueprint reading.
• Strong knowledge of material behaviors (aluminum, stainless steels, Inconel, and plastics) and machining best practices.
• Experience with post-processing and minor post-editing for Siemens NX output highly preferred.
• Proficiency in CAM simulation software (Vericut), machine verification, and collision avoidance techniques.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S principles, and continuous improvement (kaizen) environments.

Responsibilities

• Program high-complexity parts in Siemens NX CAM, including 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis simultaneous machining operations.
• Create optimized, efficient, and safe tool paths for precision components based on 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Select cutting tools, fixtures, and strategies that maximize machining efficiency and meet tight-tolerance requirements.
• Work closely with the manufacturing lead, manufacturing engineer, and design engineers to ensure manufacturability and process reliability.
• Set up simulation and verification processes to eliminate programming errors before release to the shop floor and record/report any post issues that arise with documentation.
• Optimize cycle times, improve tool life, and reduce machine downtime through continuous evaluation and refinement of programs.
• Develop setup sheets, work instructions, and documentation to support seamless machine setup and first article success.
• Provide direct shop floor support for first runs, debug programs, and adjust tool paths for in-process improvements while completing machine set ups to turn over to the manufacturing lead.
• Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews and recommend design changes to improve machining and reduce cost.
• Maintain version control, program archives, and backup systems to ensure traceability and program integrity.
• Support CNC standardization efforts, process improvement projects, and training of other programmers and machinists.
• As a CNC programmer, shift rotation may be necessary for support.

Skills

Siemens NX

CNC programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Vericut

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Post-processing

Project management

Education

Associate's degree or Certificate in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Vericut

Job description

Burkert USA Corp in Huntersville, NC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our onsite team shaping high‑precision components using Siemens NX CAM. You will program complex 3-, 4-, and 5‑axis machining centers, optimize tool paths, and collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers to ensure manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of NX programming experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with Vericut CAM simulation, post-processing, and continuous