Cnc Programmer
Aerotek
Location
Watchung, NJ, 07069
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
26 March 2026
NOW HIRING: CNC Programmer (GibbsCAM) | Up to $43/hr | 1st or 2nd Shift | Flexible Schedule | Growing Precision Shop
Pay: Up to $43/hr depending on experience
Shifts Available:
- 1st Shift - flexible start times
- 2nd Shift - flexible hours + shift differential
- Schedule Options:
- 4x10s or 5x8s
- Type: Fulltime, longterm role
- Environment: Clean, climatecontrolled, modern facility with brandnew machinery
About the Opportunity
Join a rapidly growing, engineeringdriven precision machining company serving aerospace, medical device, automotive, and highperformance industries. This is an ideal role for a CNC Programmer who wants:
- Toptier pay up to $43/hr
- A flexible 1st or 2nd shift schedule
- A shop investing heavily in new, stateoftheart equipment
- A chance to work on complex, highprecision components
- Real career growth as the company continues to expand
If you're a skilled GibbsCAM programmer who enjoys solving complex machining challenges, this is a place where your expertise will shine. What You'll Do
- Program complex parts using GibbsCAM for multiaxis CNC machines
- Set up and operate advanced equipment, including:
- HAAS UMC 500SS (5axis highspeed milling)
- Puma TT2100SYYB (twinspindle, twinturret lathe with Yaxis)
- Doosan LYNX 2100LSY (subspindle lathe with live tooling)
- CITIZEN Miyano BNE65MYY (Swissstyle turning with dual Yaxis)
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturability (DFM)
- Support quoting and time estimation using blueprints and CAD models
- Conduct firstarticle inspections and maintain tight tolerances (±0.0002")
- Design custom fixtures and select tooling to optimize cycle times
- Mentor junior machinists as needed
- Work independently in a fastpaced, highprecision environment
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience
- 3+ years in a programming role
- Strong proficiency with GibbsCAM
- Experience with 5axis, multispindle, and multiturret machines
- Deep understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision metrology
- Experince in aerospace, medical device, or automotive machining
- Ability to work independently and solve complex machining challenges
Bonus Skills (Not Required):
- SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience
- ERP or quoting software familiarity
- Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training
- OSHA or GD&T certifications
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Up to $43/hr starting pay
- Flexible 1st or 2nd shift schedules
- Choose 4x10s or 5x8s
- Beautiful, modern, climatecontrolled facility
- Brandnew, innovative machinery
- Rapid company growth = real advancement opportunities
- Engineeringdriven culture focused on precision and quality
- Stable, longterm work with highperformance industries
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Shakopee, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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