Senior CNC Programmer

Pay range: $45 - $60/hr.

Job Type: 12+ months

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summar

yAn advanced manufacturing facility supporting high-precision aerospace and industrial components is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support the launch of a newly installed horizontal machining center. This role will focus on developing machining processes from concept through production, including fixture detailing, tooling strategy, and NC programming. The position will work closely with manufacturing engineers and machinists to prepare parts for initial prove-out and support the ramp-up of multiple upcoming machining projects. This is a hands-on role within a precision machining environment where the programmer will translate work-in-progress concepts into fully developed machining processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience programming horizontal machining centers, creating tooling packages, and developing fixture solutions to support repeatable production

Key Responsibiliti

• es* Develop CNC programs using Mastercam for horizontal machining cente
• rs* Convert existing fixture, tooling, and programming concepts into detailed manufacturing process
• es* Design and detail workholding fixtures and coordinate fixture buil
• ds* Develop tooling strategies and create complete tooling packages for machining operatio
• ns* Support the launch and ramp-up of a newly installed horizontal machining cent
• er* Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to prove out programs and optimize machining process
• es* Troubleshoot programming, setup, and tooling challenges during initial part ru
• ns* Prepare setup documentation and machining instructions for producti
• on* Support multiple upcoming machining projects as new parts are introduced into the machining ce
• ll

Technical Environm

• 0H)* OSP-P500 control sys
• tem* Mastercam for CNC programm
• ing* Large tool capacity machining center (180-tool capabili
• ty)* Initial materials include aluminum billet compone
• nts* Moderate to complex part geometr
• ies

Required Qualificat

• ions* 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environ
• ment* Proficiency using Mastercam or similar CAM soft
• ware* Experience programming horizontal machining cen
• ters* Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling selection, and workholding de
• sign* Ability to develop CNC programs from part models, prints, or process conc
• epts* Experience supporting program prove-out and troubleshooting machining operat
• ions* Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environ
• ment

Preferred Qualifica

• tions* Experience programming Okuma machines and OSP con
• trols* Experience supporting new machine installations or production ram
• p-ups* Experience machining aluminum or aerospace compo
• nents* Knowledge of fixture design and workholding strategies for horizontal machining ce
• nters* Experience supporting multi-project machining environ
• ments

Additional Requir

• ements* Ability to work onsite at the Orchard Park, NY manufacturing fa
• cility* Must meet eligibility requirements for working within an export-controlled manufacturing environment (U.S. Person status req
• uired)

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or loc