Senior CNC Programmer Machinist

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer Machinist to set up and operate manual and CNC machines, producing precision parts from drawings for aerospace/military applications.

The role emphasizes GD&T and extremely tight tolerances in a 5S environment, onsite in Melville. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a machine shop, Haas CNC experience, and proficiency with MasterCam or Fusion 360 and Autodesk Inventor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or an associate's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in a machine shop with strong knowledge of machining practices and materials.
• Experience with Haas CNC equipment.
• Proficiency in MasterCam and/or Fusion 360 for CAM programming.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor is highly desirable.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances using precision metrology tools.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and LEAN/5S methods.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts from drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Maintain tight tolerances required for military/space-grade manufacturing.
• Determine machinery, operation sequences, setups, and strategies.
• Select appropriate cutting tools and maintain tooling.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and other inspection tools to verify conformance.
• Maintain 5S standards for a clean, efficient shop environment.
• Identify needs for new equipment, tooling, fixturing, and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

5S/LEAN methodologies

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or associate's degree + relevant experience

Tools

Haas CNC equipment

MasterCam

Fusion 360

Autodesk Inventor

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers)

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior CNC Programmer Machinist

Job Location: Melville, NY (100% onsite)

Salary: $40.00-$55.00/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools—including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and Haas CNC machinery—to produce precision parts, tools, and fixtures from drawings, sketches, and operation sheets.

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering documentation, applying shop mathematics and GD&T.

• Consistently achieve extremely tight dimensional tolerances required in military/space grade manufacturing.

• Determine required machinery, sequence of operations, setups, and machining strategies.

• Select proper cutting tools for each operation, including grinding, sharpening, and maintaining tooling.

• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other inspection tools to verify conformance.

• Maintain excellent attention to detail, organization, and adherence to 5S standards to keep a clean and efficient shop environment.

• Monitor ongoing shop activities and identify needs for new equipment, tooling, work holding/fixturing, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or associate’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a machine shop environment with strong knowledge of machining practices, setups, tooling, and material characteristics (metals and plastics)

• Experience with Haas CNC equipment

• Proficiency in MasterCam and/or Fusion 360 for machining/CAM programming

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor is highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability to hold and verify tight tolerances using precision metrology tools

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and adherence to 5S/LEAN methodologies

• Excellent communications skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.