CNC Programmer & Machinist
Employer: Newton LLC
Location: East Riverdale, MD (onsite)
Pay: $30–$50 / hour
Type: Full-time — Manufacturing / CNC Machining
What You’ll Do:
• Program and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC machinery to produce precision components.
• Review CAD files and engineering drawings for machinability and participate in Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Develop manufacturing estimates (material/tooling pricing and timelines) and specify appropriate tooling.
• Machine tight-tolerance parts from aluminum, stainless, titanium, and exotic alloys; monitor production and adjust machine settings for quality and efficiency.
• Design and manufacture fixturing, perform QA checks, document defects, and maintain production database status.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and minor repairs; assist Manufacturing Lead with workflow planning.
Why It Stands Out:
• Hands-on role producing precision components for technically demanding applications (space/advanced materials).
• Opportunity to run both 3-axis and 5-axis equipment and influence production techniques and process improvements.
• Work that blends programming, fixturing design, and floor-level machining — strong skill growth for career machinists.
Potential Trade-offs:
• Physically demanding: requires lifting equipment, standing for shifts, and performing hands-on setup.
• High attention to detail and safety required; work may include overtime to meet production schedules.
• Employer requires U.S. citizenship/authorization for space export regulations — limits candidate pool.
• Pay range broad ($30–$50/hr) — actual rate likely depends on experience and skills (e.g., Mastercam/Haas experience).
Qualifications / Requirements:
• High school diploma required; technical trade certificate preferred.
• 2–5+ years’ experience programming and machining precision components on manual and CNC equipment.
• Proven experience fabricating tight-tolerance components from aluminum, stainless, titanium, and exotic metals.
• Strong mechanical coordination, math proficiency, and computer skills for CNC programming and basic office functions.
• Demonstrated safety record and willingness to follow safety protocol.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3), or eligible for required government authorizations.
• Successful candidates must pass a paid in-person practical demonstration on a company CNC machine.
Perks / Benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay (range listed) with hands-on practical assessment (paid).
• Work on complex, precision components and participate in process improvement.
• Opportunity to mentor/guide design engineers on manufacturability and fixturing.
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Would you take this job?
If you were applying, what would be your top three non-negotiables: (A) confirmed hourly rate + clear overtime policy and shift schedule, (B) guaranteed safety support + PPE and paid machine-training/onboarding, or (C) documented career path (senior programmer/lead machinist) and paid training/certification support? Which would you pick and why — and what would you ask the hiring manager before accepting (for example: “What is the starting hourly rate for my experience level and how is overtime calculated?”, “Which CNC controls/CAD/CAM packages do you use and is paid training provided?”, “What is the expected schedule and typical production cadence for new hires?”)?