Sheet Metal CNC Nesting Programmer

Talent Edge Recruiting; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Rochester, NY is seeking a Sheet Metal CNC Nesting Programmer for the onsite 1st shift. You will review customer models and prints, create efficient nests to optimize material usage, and shift between programming press brakes, laser turrets, and blanking equipment.

You will resolve NCMRs, participate in pre-production reviews, and partner with operators to troubleshoot setups. Proficiency in SolidWorks is required, with hands-on CNC programming experience in sheet metal

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (required).
• Hands-on experience programming CNC equipment.
• Background in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with Amada VPSS 4iE Blank is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Program multiple CNC assets: press brakes, laser turrets, and blanking machinery.
• Create and run nests from customer models and drawings to optimize throughput and material yield.
• Resolve NCMRs and complete pre-production review action items.
• Partner with operators and leads to troubleshoot setups and programming questions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Tools

Amada VPSS 4iE Blank

Dr. Abe Bend

Radan

Plex

Job description

Sheet Metal CNC Nesting ProgrammerLocation: Rochester, NY area (Onsite, 1st Shift) | Compensation: $70,000–$85,000/year DOE | Job Type: Full-TimeA Day in the LifeYou start your morning on the shop floor, reviewing customer models and prints queued for production. Your first task: create efficient nests that keep material usage lean while meeting quality and delivery targets. You shift between programming for press brakes, laser turrets, and other blanking equipment—selecting the right approach for each job and machine capability. As jobs hit the floor, you’re the go-to teammate for setup questions and programming clarifications. When a Non-Conformance Material Report (NCMR) appears, you dig into root cause and close it out, then address pre-production review action items to keep the next run even tighter.About the CompanyJoin a third-generation, family-owned precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturer serving telecommunications, computer/business machine, office equipment, medical, heavy transportation, voting equipment, electronics, warehouse management, and automotive customers. With roughly 180 employees and steady growth toward $100M in revenue, the organization is values-driven and widely known for collaboration and an internal-customer-service mindset. Expect a team that measures performance against core values and supports one another to do their best work.What You Will AccomplishProgram multiple CNC assets: press brakes, laser turrets, and blanking machineryCreate and run nests from customer models and drawings to optimize throughput and material yieldResolve NCMRs and complete pre-production review action itemsPartner with operators and leads to troubleshoot setups and programming questionsWhat You BringProficiency in SolidWorks (required)Hands-on experience programming CNC equipmentBackground in sheet metal fabrication (note: machining-only backgrounds are not a fit)Experience with Amada VPSS 4iE Blank is a strong plusTools & SystemsSolidWorks, Amada VPSS 4iE Blank, Dr. Abe Bend, Radan, PlexSchedule1st shift, onsite. Overtime may occur based on business needs, but is not guaranteed. Occasional weekend work may be required depending on demand.