Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) – CNC Programmer/Machinist
Location:
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Salary Range:
$32.00–$45.00 per hour | $75,000–$120,000 annually
Job Type:
Full Time | 100% Onsite
Remote Allowed:
No
Shifts: 1st (7:00am–3:30pm), 2nd (3:00pm–11:30pm), 3rd (11:00pm–7:30am)
Relocation: Assistance considered case by case
Position Overview Senior-level CNC programming and machining leader supporting precision medical device production. Responsible for process ownership, CNC programming, machine setup, technical leadership, and driving quality and efficiency across Mazak and Swiss platforms.
Core Responsibilities
- Define machining processes and develop CNC programs
- Set up and optimize Mazak and Swiss CNC machines
- Lead machinists and manufacturing assistants within a cell
- Perform First Article Inspections and precision inspections
- Create and maintain setup documentation, SOPs, and process controls
- Drive quality, efficiency, and on-time production
- Support new product introductions and process development
Must-Have Qualifications
- 8+ years production machining experience
- 5+ years CNC programming experience
- Expert-level machining and CNC programming skills
- Strong CAD/CAM proficiency
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Experience leading machinists in a production cell
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related degree
- Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience
- Mastercam, CamWorks, or SolidWorks CAM experience
- PartMaker for Swiss machining
- Mazatrol for Mazak machining
Specialized Role Tracks
Mazak 5-Axis Programmer & Machinist – Programs and supports Mazak Integrex and Variaxis machines.
Swiss Type Programmer & Machinist – Programs and supports Star CNC Swiss machines.