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24th April, 2026

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in Tonawanda, NY, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled programmer and/or machinist who is looking to take the next step in their career!

This is an onsite/ full-time/ direct-hire position
Salary based on experience: Up to $43/hr with immediate OT offered!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Create processes for machined components
• Write CNC programs for turning centers, vertical machining centers as well as multi-spindle/ multi-axis lathes.
• Mazatrol's programming experience is a plus.
• Prepare jobs with programs, tools, and required setup information.
• Advise, train, and help shop floor on all machining processes
• Work with shop floor personnel to identify and design required fixtures for manufacturing, testing, and assembly.
• Create detailed drawings and design tools/fixtures as required.
• Apply lean principles to existing and new processes to reduce waste in the value stream.
• Participate in continuous improvement events and follow through on action items
• Work within a team-based environment to troubleshoot processes and take corrective actions to further develop operations
• Act as a liaison between Design Engineers and Manufacturing
• Develop and execute plans to meet Company Productivity measure
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental actions as appropriate

Skills, Education & Experience:

• 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred
• 5 years of CNC Programming / Machining experience ( MasterCam a plus )
• Solidworks experience is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of machining principles.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, improving processes with tooling and fixturing
• Writing detailed work instructions, incorporating visuals where appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and solid modeling (Solidworks or equivalent CAD software)
• Experience working in an MRP/ERP system
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of ISO principles and clauses

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.