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Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinist
About the job Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinist
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinist (3)
Onsite | West Chester, Pennsylvania
Direct Hire / Full-Time
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting (3) seasoned, highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinists on behalf of a valued client partner in the precision medical device manufacturing sector. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinist opportunity.
We are seeking a senior-level CNC leader who can own machining processes, develop CNC programs, optimize production cells, and drive quality and efficiency in a highly regulated environment. This role requires advanced programming capability, hands-on machining expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to support new product introductions while mentoring shop-floor talent.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing professionals with consistent tenure, advanced technical capability, and measurable production leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Define machining processes and create CNC programs for precision components
- Set up, optimize, and troubleshoot Mazak and/or Swiss CNC platforms
- Lead machinists and manufacturing assistants within assigned production cells
- Perform First Article Inspections and advanced precision inspections
- Create and maintain setup sheets, SOPs, work instructions, and process controls
- Drive quality, throughput, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance
- Support new product introductions, prototype transitions, and process development initiatives
- Analyze tooling, cycle times, and machine performance for continuous improvement
- Ensure adherence to blueprint specifications, GD&T, and regulatory quality standards
- Mentor team members on machining best practices and technical problem-solving
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- 8+ years of production machining experience
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience in manufacturing environments
- Expert-level CNC machining and programming skills
- Strong CAD/CAM proficiency with ability to program complex parts from drawings/models
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Experience leading machinists or overseeing work cells in production settings
- Strong troubleshooting ability across setups, tooling, programming, and process flow
- Ability to maintain quality standards in a regulated, precision environment
- Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field
- Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience
- Experience with Mastercam, CamWorks, or SolidWorks CAM
- Experience with PartMaker for Swiss machining
- Experience with Mazatrol for Mazak machining
- Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation work
- Strong mentoring and team leadership background
Specialized Role Tracks
Mazak 5-Axis Programmer & Machinist – Programs and supports Mazak Integrex, Variaxis, and related multi-axis equipment.
Swiss Type Programmer & Machinist – Programs and supports Star CNC Swiss platforms and complex precision turning operations.
HireNow Disqualifiers
- Less than 5 years CNC programming experience
- No production machining background
- Pure machine operator with no programming capability
- Weak GD&T or blueprint reading knowledge
- No leadership or mentoring experience in machining environments
- Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:
Expert CNC programmer capable of producing complex parts from print/model to finished process
Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills
8+ years machining and 5+ years programming experience
Medical device or regulated manufacturing background preferred
Mazak or Swiss specialization highly valued
Comfortable leading machinists and mentoring team members
Quality-focused and production-minded operator
Able to work onsite in West Chester, PA
Stable resume with progressive career growth
Standout Candidates Include:
Senior Mazak multi-axis programmers
Swiss machining specialists using Star / PartMaker platforms
CNC leaders from medical device environments
Process owners who improved cycle times, quality, and delivery performance
HireNow Package
- Base Pay: $32.00 – $45.00 per hour
- Annualized Compensation: $75,000 – $120,000+
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Shift Options:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Work Location: Onsite – West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Relocation Assistance: Considered case by case
- Benefits: Uniforms and safety equipment provided; overtime available based on production demand
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire