CNC Nesting and Production Programming Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Own the flow from quote to shipment

At O'Neal Steel in Mobile, AL, you’ll be the go-to connector who turns customer prints into shipped product. As our Processing & Programming expert on site, your day moves from analyzing drawings, crafting accurate quotes with sales, programming nests for maximum yield, and walking the shop floor to verify quality and schedule—all the way through on-time delivery.

• Start by reviewing customer prints to determine methods, machine time, costs, and lead times.
• Consult with inside sales to build precise, profitable quotes for processed work.
• Program plasma/oxyfuel/laser equipment and optimize nesting strategies to boost yield and throughput.
• Troubleshoot programs and machine issues to keep jobs moving.
• Check tolerances, monitor job flow, and validate quality as parts run.
• Coordinate with operations, vendors, and sales so production stays aligned with delivery commitments.
• Expedite and resolve roadblocks that could impact production or shipment.
• Spot and implement improvements that increase machine utilization, reduce scrap, and elevate efficiency.
• Champion and follow all safety policies and procedures on the processing floor.

• High school diploma.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Programming experience with plasma/oxyfuel/laser preferred.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/nesting tools such as SigmaNEST, ProNest, or AutoCAD.
• Background in manufacturing or steel processing.
• Strong problem-solver and clear communicator (written and verbal).
• Comfort collaborating across sales, operations, vendors, and other departments.
• Proficiency in CAD software, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), measuring and quoting, and supporting inside sales.

• Safety first—always.
• Quotes that are both accurate and profitable.
• Programs that run cleanly with minimal rework.
• Seamless flow from quote → programming → production → shipment.
• Lead times met consistently (3–5 days where applicable).
• Higher machine utilization and lower scrap.

Must be able to work 1st shift (8:00AM–5:00PM) Monday–Friday. Overtime will be required as needed.

*Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

• PTO
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Work site Wellness Programs
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition and Health Club Reimbursement
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 401k

• CAD software and nesting applications (e.g., SigmaNEST, ProNest, AutoCAD)

With more than 100 years in business, O'Neal Steel, an O'Neal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O'Neal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. O'Neal Steel's industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.