CNC Programmers - Manufacturing

The Customized Solutions CNC Operator plays a critical role in supporting our purpose of being our customers’ competitive advantage. While Engineering manages CAD design, the CNC Operator ensures all drawings are production-ready and optimized for machining.

This role promotes safety, quality, and productivity by operating the Steinhauer CNC machine, reviewing job packets, verifying completed work against specifications, and supporting continuous improvement across the department. A successful operator is a self-starter, works autonomously, and collaborates effectively with Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams. The Customized Solutions CNC Operator promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to be our customer’s competitive advantage.

Convert approved drawings into Steinhauer machine software for production.

Operate the Steinhauer CNC machine to produce components to specification.

Inspect first-run pieces and perform ongoing quality checks using micrometers, calipers, and other measurement devices.

Load and unload materials manually or via forklift.

Organize materials for upcoming runs to minimize changeover time.

Run test samples, monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as needed.

Ensure all work meets quality standards, dimensional requirements, and established procedures.

Verify dimensions, accuracy of cuts, and machine output against engineering specifications.

Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance throughput, standardization, and capacity.

Partner with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure drawing accuracy, work order readiness, and production alignment.

Communicate production or quality issues promptly and professionally.

Interface with Sales and customers when machining discrepancies or design errors are identified.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, precision, and accuracy.

Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of CNC machining techniques.

Technical training or relevant manufacturing experience are preferred.

Experience operating CNC machinery preferred.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents.

Computer literacy and ability to learn production software applications.

Familiarity with CNC operational procedures and machining math.

Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Occasional crawling, driving, wet environment, working outdoors, electrical hazards, fumes, odors and mists.

Frequent carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, crouching, working with fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity near, vision acuity-far, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, team lifting, working alone, working with others, customer contact, non-standard shift work, extended day, cold, heat, temperature changes, confined area, high places and dusts.

Consistent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, working with hands, noise, vibration, working indoors and mechanical hazards.

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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