CNC Machinist

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States

Posted On 10/15/2026

Work Experience 1-3 years

Manufacturing

City Tonawanda

State/Province New York

CNC MACHINIST (Permanent) Our client, a manufacturing organization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add a CNC Machinist to their growing team. This position reports directly to the Machine Shop Manager and is located in the Northtowns.

Responsibilities:

• Operate various 5-axis machines: set up, load, and run in a cellular configuration
• Read and interpret blueprints and complete basic shop math in order to ensure machines are operating/configured accurately and according to customer specifications
• Monitor programs and perform necessary modifications when needed
• Communicate modifications to programmers, as main programming will be performed by those team members
• Occasionally work with CNC horizontal and vertical boring mills
• Maintain a safe environment at all times by following and championing established safety procedures and policies
• Participate in safety meetings, offering educated suggestions for increased safety in the workplace and process improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in Lean and Six Sigma teams
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
• 100% in-office; 1 st shift: 7:30am-3:30pm
• Medical, dental, (benefit reimbursement if they aren’t needed), uniforms provided, safety shoe/glasses provided
• Trade school experience preferred
• 2+ years’ experience of 5-axis machining
• Experience with Heidenhain controls and/or Mastercam programming
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States;
  Visa sponsorship is not available