CNC Plasma Programmer - 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC plasma nesting programs for steel sheets used in tank production.
• Review drawings, cut lists, work orders, and production requirements to determine proper part layout and material needs.
• Nest parts efficiently to maximize material yield and minimize scrap.
• Generate accurate burn files/programs for CNC plasma table operation.
• Verify part dimensions, material thickness, grade, quantity, and job requirements before releasing programs to production.
• Work with engineering and production teams to resolve drawing, part, or fit-up concerns.
• Communicate with plasma table operators regarding program details, cutting sequence, and material requirements.
• Maintain organized files for plasma programs, revisions, and completed jobs.
• Help identify opportunities to improve material usage, cutting efficiency, and overall production flow.
• Support inventory accuracy by communicating material usage and leftover sheet/remnant information.
• Avoid troubleshooting program-related issues at the plasma table when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with CNC plasma programming, nesting software, CAD/CAM software, or similar manufacturing programming experience.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, part prints, and cut lists.
• Strong understanding of material thickness, part orientation, kerf, lead-ins, lead-outs, and cut quality considerations.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing software systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize work and support production deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with operators, supervisors, and engineering.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production area as needed.
• Must be able to wear required PPE while in production areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming for steel sheet plasma cutting.
• Experience with nesting software such as ProNest, SigmaNEST, TruNest, Hypertherm software, or similar CNC nesting platforms.
• Experience working with DXF, DWG, or CAD files.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication, tank fabrication, or structural steel manufacturing.
• Experience operating or supporting CNC plasma tables.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, material yield improvement, and scrap reduction.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and shop floor environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production area as needed.
• Ability to review parts, sheets, and cut materials on the shop floor.
• Must be able to wear required PPE while in production areas.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance