CNC Programmer; Mastercam | Okuma, Haas & Mazak

At a Glance

Company: Valcor Engineering Corporation
Location: Springfield, NJ
Pay: $85,000-$120,000 per year (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 8+ years machining experience, including 4+ years CNC programming
Software: Mastercam & Solid Works
Machines: Okuma, Haas, Mazak & FANUC-controlled equipment
Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear & Industrial Manufacturing
Work Authorization: U.S. Persons required

At Valcor Engineering, precision isn't just important—it's essential.

As a CNC Programmer, you'll develop and optimize programs used to manufacture precision flow control components found in aerospace, defense, nuclear, industrial and scientific applications. You'll work closely with manufacturing, engineering and machine operators to improve machining processes, support production, and ensure complex parts are produced efficiently and accurately.

If you enjoy solving machining challenges, improving cycle times, and seeing your programs come to life on the shop floor, you'll fit right in.

In this role, you will:

• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam
• Program 2‑axis and 3‑axis milling and turning operations
• Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Production Control and machine operators to support production goals
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and part specifications
• Select tooling, cutting strategies and work holding solutions for new and existing jobs
• Develop setup sheets and maintain program revisions
• Conduct first‑run prove‑outs independently or alongside machine operators
• Troubleshoot machining issues and revise programs to improve quality, efficiency and cycle times
• Help maintain production schedules by supporting manufacturing priorities

You’ll regularly work with:

CAM Software

• Mastercam

CAD Software

• Solid Works

Machines

• Okuma CNC Machines
• Haas CNC Machines
• Mazak CNC Machines

Controls

• FANUC

The components you help manufacture serve customers in industries including:

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Nuclear
• Aircraft
• Industrial Fluid Control
• Scientific Equipment

• 8+ years of CNC machining experience
• 4+ years of CNC programming experience
• Strong Mastercam programming experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Experience selecting tooling, fixtures and machining strategies
• Experience proving out new programs on the shop floor
  
  Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work closely with operators, engineers and production leadership
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must meet U.S. Persons requirements

• Technical school, trade school or college education
• Solid Works experience
• Experience programming Okuma, Haas and Mazak machining centers
• Experience supporting aerospace or high‑precision manufacturing

• Program precision components used in mission‑critical industries
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Modern CNC equipment and proven manufacturing processes
• Opportunity to influence machining efficiency and production improvements
• Stable, established manufacturer serving aerospace and defense markets
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Salary: $85,000-$120,000 per year, depending on experience

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation & PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program

If you’re an experienced CNC Programmer who enjoys developing efficient machining processes and working on precision components that serve aerospace, defense and other critical industries, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC and help build components where precision truly matters.