CNC Programmer​/Setup Technician

Role Overview

CNC programmer / Setup technician to support complex tool room manufacturing operations on the 1st shift (6am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday).

• Independently program, set up, and verify CNC milling and turning jobs from engineering prints.
• Develop efficient tool paths using Mastercam, including optimization of cycle times and tool life.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and work-holding strategies suitable for tight-tolerance machining.
• Establish and refine feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies based on material and geometry.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining, tooling, and program-related issues in real time.
• Perform first-piece inspection and in-process quality verification to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.
• Continuously improve processes related to safety, quality, and machining efficiency.
• Support tool room and production needs with a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of hands‑on CNC programming and setup experience on both milling and turning centers.
• Advanced proficiency in Mastercam.
• Demonstrated ability to machine precision components with tight tolerances.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including GD&T interpretation.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and optimizing CNC programs and setups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.

• Tool room or R&D prototype machining experience.
• Experience with complex geometries, multi‑operation parts, or tight‑tolerance work.
• Strong understanding of work‑holding, fixturing, and process planning.

The pay range for this position is $26.63 - $45.34 per hour. A competitive wage for new hires typically falls between $32.00 and $35.00 per hour, but offers may vary based on market data, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short‑term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits available to eligible colleagues effective day one.

Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information, review Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy at