CNC Milling Machinist / Programmer

At a glance

Company: Herkules USA Corp.
Location: Ford City, PA 16226, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ years of CNC machining experience
Machines: CNC milling machines and machining centers
CAM Software: GibbsCAM

Why join Herkules USA?

Herkules USA builds and modernizes high-performance roll grinding machines, lathes and related machine-tool systems at its Ford City, Pennsylvania operation. This is an opportunity to machine the large, complex components that become part of precision equipment used by industrial customers around the world.

As part of the international, owner-managed HerkulesGroup, the Ford City team combines more than 100 years of machine-tool tradition with an employee-focused culture, flat hierarchies and continued technical development.

⚙️ What you’ll be doing

• Set up, program and operate CNC milling machines and machining centers
• Independently machine workpieces used in mechanical-engineering applications
• Work from technical drawings and established machining programs
• Load, align and clamp large workpieces for safe, accurate machining
• Select appropriate cutting tools and make in-process program or tool corrections
• Safely operate an overhead crane when handling large components
• Perform dimensional checks and support quality assurance
• Work independently while collaborating with the broader production team

️ Machines, equipment & technology

• CNC milling machines and machining centers
• Large-part workholding, alignment and clamping systems
• Overhead crane and material-handling equipment
• Precision measuring and quality-assurance equipment
• GibbsCAM CAM programming software

⭐ Shop highlights

• Established, family-owned international machine-tool group
• More than 100 years of machine-tool tradition
• Approximately 115 employees at the Ford City operation
• Large, air-conditioned production halls
• Varied, challenging machining rather than repetitive commodity work
• Bonus payments and a wide range of career opportunities
• Collegial, family-like working environment
• Machining, assembly and modernization capabilities supported in-house

✅ What we’re looking for

Required

• At least 5 years of CNC machining experience
• Programming skills and sound knowledge of cutting tools
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling equipment
• Ability to work independently with reliability and attention to quality
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience machining large or complex workpieces
• Experience using cranes or other material-handling equipment for large parts
• Background in machine-tool or heavy-equipment manufacturing

Why you’ll like working here

• Secure position with an internationally active company
• Complex work that uses real programming and setup skill
• Opportunity to work with large, technically interesting parts
• Friendly, experienced production team
• Bonus payments and career-development opportunities
• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment

Benefits

Benefits: Bonus payments, paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match, life insurance and disability insurance. Relocation support may be available for qualified candidates.

About Herkules USA

Herkules is a world-leading specialist in roll machining. The company develops and manufactures high-performance roll grinders, lathes and related machine-tool systems for demanding industrial applications.

At the Ford City operation, American technicians, engineers and machinists manufacture new machines and modernize existing equipment. Mechanical production and electrical work are supported in-house, while a broad range of turning, milling, grinding and measuring systems helps the team produce high-precision components. Herkules USA is part of the HerkulesGroup, which employs approximately 1,500 people worldwide.

Apply today

If you are an experienced CNC milling machinist and programmer who enjoys large components, challenging setups and precision work, apply today to join Herkules USA in Ford City.