CNC Plasma Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Plasma Programmer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Deland, FL (In-Person)

Compensation: $21.00 – 25.00

Schedule: (8 hours), M-F

Position Summary

The CNC Plasma Programmer is responsible for creating accurate and efficient nesting programs for steel sheet material used in tank fabrication. This position works closely with production, engineering, and material handling teams to ensure burn patterns are properly programmed, material usage is optimized, and parts are cut accurately to support production schedules.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, the ability to read and interpret drawings, and experience using CNC nesting or CAD/CAM software for plasma cutting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC plasma nesting programs for steel sheets used in tank production.
• Review drawings, cut lists, work orders, and production requirements to determine proper part layout and material needs.
• Nest parts efficiently to maximize material yield and minimize scrap.
• Generate accurate burn files/programs for CNC plasma table operation.
• Verify part dimensions, material thickness, grade, quantity, and job requirements before releasing programs to production.
• Work with engineering and production teams to resolve drawing, part, or fit-up concerns.
• Communicate with plasma table operators regarding program details, cutting sequence, and material requirements.
• Maintain organized files for plasma programs, revisions, and completed jobs.
• Help identify opportunities to improve material usage, cutting efficiency, and overall production flow.
• Support inventory accuracy by communicating material usage and leftover sheet/remnant information.
• Follow company safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with troubleshooting program-related issues at the plasma table when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with CNC plasma programming, nesting software, CAD/CAM software, or similar manufacturing programming experience.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, part prints, and cut lists.
• Strong understanding of material thickness, part orientation, kerf, lead-ins, lead-outs, and cut quality considerations.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing software systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize work and support production deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with operators, supervisors, and engineering.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming for steel sheet plasma cutting.
• Experience with nesting software such as ProNest, SigmaNEST, TruNest, Hypertherm software, or similar CNC nesting platforms.
• Experience working with DXF, DWG, or CAD files.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication, tank fabrication, or structural steel manufacturing.
• Experience operating or supporting CNC plasma tables.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, material yield improvement, and scrap reduction.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and shop floor environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production area as needed.
• Ability to review parts, sheets, and cut materials on the shop floor.
• Must be able to wear required PPE while in production areas.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and will require regular interaction with production employees, supervisors, engineering, and material handling personnel. The role may involve time at a computer as well as time on the shop floor supporting plasma table operations.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Organization and planning
• Drawing and print interpretation
• Communication and teamwork
• Material efficiency mindset
• Production-focused urgency
• Safety awareness

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance