Sheet Metal CNC Programmer & Process Optimizer

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance & disability coverage

Gym membership subsidy

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join a team delivering high-quality sheet metal fabrication. You will program for laser cutting, punching, and press brake, interpret drawings, select tooling, and design fixtures to optimize production.

You will estimate costs, support sales with competitive quotes, maintain quality documents, and coordinate shipping to ensure on-time delivery. Strong collaboration across production, sales, quality, and shipping is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated CNC programming experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD software and relevant CNC programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, tooling, and materials.
• Familiarity with equipment and manufacturing standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting production and quoting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for laser cutting, punching, press brake, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and customer specifications to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Select tooling, materials, and production methods to improve efficiency and minimize waste.
• Design manufacturing fixtures as needed.
• Establish manufacturing routings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Work closely with production personnel to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD software

Sheet metal fabrication knowledge

Manufacturing standards familiarity

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Multitasking / prioritization

Tools

CAD software

CNC programming languages

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join a team delivering high-quality sheet metal fabrication. You will program for laser cutting, punching, and press brake, interpret drawings, select tooling, and design fixtures to optimize production.

You will estimate costs, support sales with competitive quotes, maintain quality documents, and coordinate shipping to ensure on-time delivery. Strong collaboration across production, sales, quality, and shipping is essential.