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CNC Programmer/Machinist

Open Date 5/6/2025

Shift Days

Category Manufacturing/Production

Division Forkardt Hardinge

Location Elmira, NY

Remote Position Y/N N

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Description

Job Title: CNC Programmer/Machinist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

Forkardt Hardinge is a leading provider of precision manufacturing solutions and tooling systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers in the machining and manufacturing industries. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing quality CNC programs, tooling, fixtures, and gauges required for CNC machining equipment to produce components safely, efficiently, and accurately. The CNC Programmer/Machinist spends approximately 40-50% of their time developing and documenting CNC programs, 10-20% designing and procuring fixtures, gaging, and tooling, and 40-50% setting-up and qualifying programs and completing the operation (including inspection).

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing work area practices including 5-S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work center metrics, and continuous improvement processes and supports team members in these processes. While performing all duties and responsibilities, the successful candidate will, at all times, model Company values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Company Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Specific Technical Knowledge:

Experience producing tight tolerance components in a Tool Room environment.

Experienced in CNC machining processes, programs, set-ups, monitoring, change-overs, etc. using a wide variety of machine tools. (CNC Cylindrical Grinding is a plus.)

Three to five years of experience with CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, Inventor, MasterCam, SmartCAM or equivalent software programs)

Working knowledge of a wide variety of inspection devices.( Set-up / Operation / Programming of CMM is a plus)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other team members.

Willingness to learn and (at times) teach others.

Skills & Qualifications

Two-year degree from a technical school majoring in Machine Tool Technology, Automated Manufacturing, or similar degree program with formal training in CNC programming and operation. Experience will also be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $33.00-$38.00

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Work Environment

Forkardt Hardinge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability

Created 01/28/2025

About the Organization Forkardt Hardinge WorkholdingFor over a century, Forkardt & Hardinge have been at the forefront of precision workholding solutions. Our legacy of excellence continues to set the industry standard, ensuring that your machining operations are as efficient and accurate as possible. We help you achieve the tightest tolerances and the highest quality parts that stand up to the rigors of your toughest machining tasks. Whether you need collets, chucks, rotary tables, or custom workholding solutions, our Workholding offers a comprehensive range of products to meet your specific needs. Our industry-leading innovation is driven by our research and development to bring you the latest advancements in workholding technology that is trusted by small and large machining professionals worldwide.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.