CNC Programmer

Position:  CNC Programmer/ Machinist
FLSA Exemption:  Non-Exempt
Location:  Innovent, Wakefield, MA
Status:  Full-time
Pay range: $30.00 - $44.00

Join the Innovent Team!
At Innovent, you’ll be part of a company that truly values its people—and it shows in our team’s long-standing tenure and strong sense of pride in what we do. We offer competitive health benefits starting on your first day and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

We’re looking for a CNC Programmer to join our team! In this role, you’ll program our milling and EDM machines , creating precision fixtures and occasionally taking on the exciting challenge of programming aerospace components.

If you’re ready to grow your skills and be part of a supportive, innovative environment, come build your career with Innovent!

What You’ll Do

• Review drawings and specifications of a particular product including where and how to cut the work piece, the correct tools and materials for the job and the sequence of steps to follow in production of the product.
• Generate cutting programs from engineering supplied CAD files
• Problem solve and make decisions on ways to decrease cycle times and efficiency of setups.
• Perform the machining operations, watch for problems in the production process, and check the accuracy of the finished piece against drawings using calibrated measuring tools.
• Consult with engineering on design for manufacturing
• Stay at the cutting edge on machining technology by learning new techniques and learn how to operate new machines and software.
• Work as a team in the machine shop with tooling, inspection and other production and assembly departments.
• Safely run and maintain machines as needed.
• Trouble shoot and assist in machine maintenance and repair.
• Inspect for quality in all aspects of different jobs.
• Clean work areas.
• Other duties as needed where skills match (assembly, maintenance, tooling).
• Help machine operators with problem solving, adjustments, and setups.
• Responsible for CNC Production performance
  • Work with management to organize scheduling

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 3+years’ experience as a machinist, CAM programming, and troubleshooting in a machine shop environment.
• 1+ years’ MasterCam experience or willingness to learn quickly.
• Trade school certificate or degree in relevant CNC machining and programming preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

What We Value

• Detail-oriented, organized, positive attitude, with strong people, communication (oral and written), and collaboration skills.
• knowledge of shop math
• The willingness to take on new skills; constantly trying to improve skills and abilities
• Knowledge in machine and manufacturing processes, emphasizing quality and safety in work.
• Material properties knowledge
• Exceptional computer and software skills
• Demonstrates a high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Dependable, flexible, with a good attendance record and time management skills.
• Frequently stands, walks, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor.
• Frequently lifts between 10 and 50 pounds.
• Always adheres to Company safety policies including wearing PPE.