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Recruiters and Agencies:

Hiring for this position is being managed strictly by our internal team. Third-party recruiters, placement agencies, and staffing firms are requested not to contact us, submit unsolicited resumes, or reach out regarding this opening. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of the company and will not be subject to any placement fees.

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Pay:

$65,000

•85,000+ per year, based on demonstrated experience and capabilities We are a growing, small CNC machine shop seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC production, Fusion 360 programming, tooling documentation, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement. This position is a great opportunity for someone with Fusion 360 and CNC experience who wants to develop into a full CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer, quality professional, or operations leader. Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. $65,000 represents the entry point for a developing candidate, not a fixed starting salary. Candidates with stronger CNC, CAM, setup, troubleshooting, or programming capabilities may be hired at a higher compensation level. Responsibilities Support CNC machines and troubleshoot day-to-day production issues. Retrieve CNC programs from Fusion 360 and make required CAM/program adjustments. Support machinists with tooling, workholding, setup, and machining issues. Enter and maintain job tooling information in our ERP system . Create and maintain clear, repeatable CNC setup documentation. Document tooling, offsets, workholding, and setup information. Manage and maintain the shop's preventive maintenance schedule . Assist with first-piece, dimensional, and production issues. Help improve machining processes, documentation, organization, and efficiency.

Qualifications Required:

Experience with Fusion 360 , particularly Manufacturing/CAM. Basic knowledge of CNC machining. Understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds and speeds, and G-code. Ability to read technical drawings. Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and documentation. Comfortable working directly with CNC equipment and production personnel.

Preferred:

Manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, CNC machining, or manufacturing technology education/training. CNC mill and/or lathe experience. ERP experience. GD&T and inspection experience. CNC setup or programming experience. Recent graduates, early-career manufacturing professionals, experienced CNC machinists looking to move into programming/engineering, and experienced manufacturing engineers are encouraged to apply. Skill-Based Compensation Compensation is based on demonstrated capability. Candidates do not need to start at the entry level. Approximately $65,000: Developing Junior Manufacturing Engineer Approximately $70,000: Independently supports established CNC production jobs Approximately $75,000+: Manufacturing Engineer capable of advanced CAM modifications, tooling/process selection, troubleshooting, and process improvement Approximately $80,000

•85,000+: CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer capable of programming and proving out new CNC work Developing employees will typically receive formal skill reviews at approximately 90 and 180 days , with the opportunity to advance sooner when competency is demonstrated. Growth Opportunities This position can develop into: CNC Mill Programming CNC Lathe Programming Swiss Turning Programming Manufacturing Engineering Process Improvement Quality Assurance Production Management Operations Management If you enjoy solving manufacturing problems, working directly with CNC equipment, and want the opportunity to continually expand your skills and responsibilities, we'd like to hear from you. Notice to

Recruiters and Agencies:

Hiring for this position is being managed strictly by our internal team. Third-party recruiters, placement agencies, and staffing firms are requested not to contact us, submit unsolicited resumes, or reach out regarding this opening. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of the company and will not be subject to any placement fees.

Pay:

$65,000.00

•$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health savings account Paid time off Referral program

Work Location:

In person