CNC Programmer/Machinist

Company: Workholding US Holdings LLC
Location: Elmira
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: CNC Programmer/Machinist

Department: Operations

Location: Forkardt Hardinge - Elmira, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Company Overview

Forkardt Hardinge is a leading provider of precision manufacturing solutions and tooling systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers in the machining and manufacturing industries. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing quality CNC programs, tooling, fixtures, and gauges required for CNC machining equipment to produce components safely, efficiently, and accurately. The CNC Programmer/Machinist spends approximately 40-50% of their time developing and documenting CNC programs, 10-20% designing and procuring fixtures, gaging, and tooling, and 40-50% setting-up and qualifying programs and completing the operation (including inspection).

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing work area practices including 5-S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work center metrics, and continuous improvement processes and supports team members in these processes. While performing all duties and responsibilities, the successful candidate will, at all times, model Company values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Company Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Specific Technical Knowledge:

Experience producing tight tolerance components in a Tool Room environment.

Experienced in CNC machining processes, programs, set-ups, monitoring, change-overs, etc. using a wide variety of machine tools. (CNC Cylindrical Grinding is a plus.)

Three to five years of experience with CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, Inventor, MasterCam, SmartCAM or equivalent software programs)

Working knowledge of a wide variety of inspection devices.( Set-up / Operation / Programming of CMM is a plus)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other team members.

Willingness to learn and (at times) teach others.



Skills & Qualifications

Two-year degree from a technical school majoring in Machine Tool Technology, Automated Manufacturing, or similar degree program with formal training in CNC programming and operation. Experience will also be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $33.00-$38.00

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Work Environment

Location: This position is onsite at our Elmira, NY facility

Forkardt Hardinge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability

Employee Signature/Date: _______________________________________________________

Supervisor Signature/Date:_______________________________________________________

Created 01/28/2025




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