CNC Mill Programmer - 1st Shift - $3,000 Sign on Bonus

About the role

Velosity CMD, founded in 1965, manufactures plastic injection molds for medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other industrial companies. The facility utilizes CNC machining stations with 3‑axis, 4‑axis, and 5‑axis capabilities for high‑precision multi‑dimensional machining. The company emphasizes collaboration, results‑driven performance, continuous improvement, integrity, and customer service, and employs engineers and mold makers with over 1,000 years of combined industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling machines with the correct attachments and parts to perform the job.
• Operate and monitor the machines to ensure they are running correctly.
• Enter instructions into the CNC equipment based on blueprints, plans, and work orders.
• Use software like Mastercam to program the machines.
• Identify and resolve issues with machine programming or operation to ensure smooth production.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications and maintain the equipment to keep it in good working order.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and other team members to meet production goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; Certificate in Machine Trades or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Valid identification and legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating CNC milling machines and programming them with relevant software.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and operation, particularly milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Competence with computers, calculators, reading and writing in English, and shop math.
• Familiarity with Mastercam X (ability to back‑plot programs and measure dimensions).
• Due to ITAR regulations, candidates must be U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas (e.g., E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, TN, OPT) are not eligible.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, turning