Manufacturing Engineering Technician; MET - CNC Programmer​/Machinist

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinist

Onsite | West Chester, Pennsylvania Direct Hire / Full-Time

Hire Now Staffing is actively recruiting (3) seasoned, highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinists on behalf of a valued client partner in the precision medical device manufacturing sector. Hire Now Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinist opportunity.

We are seeking a senior-level CNC leader who can own machining processes, develop CNC programs, optimize production cells, and drive quality and efficiency in a highly regulated environment. This role requires advanced programming capability, hands-on machining expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to support new product introductions while mentoring shop-floor talent.

Hire Now Disqualifier:
Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing professionals with consistent tenure, advanced technical capability, and measurable production leadership experience.

• Define machining processes and create CNC programs for precision components
• Set up, optimize, and troubleshoot Mazak and/or Swiss CNC platforms
• Lead machinists and manufacturing assistants within assigned production cells
• Perform First Article Inspections and advanced precision inspections
• Create and maintain setup sheets, SOPs, work instructions, and process controls
• Drive quality, throughput, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance
• Support new product introductions, prototype transitions, and process development initiatives
• Analyze tooling, cycle times, and machine performance for continuous improvement
• Ensure adherence to blueprint specifications, GD&T, and regulatory quality standards
• Mentor team members on machining best practices and technical problem-solving

• 8+ years of production machining experience
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in manufacturing environments
• Expert-level CNC machining and programming skills
• Strong CAD/CAM proficiency with ability to program complex parts from drawings/models
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Experience leading machinists or overseeing work cells in production settings
• Strong troubleshooting ability across setups, tooling, programming, and process flow
• Ability to maintain quality standards in a regulated, precision environment
• Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field
• Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Experience with Mastercam, Cam Works, or Solid Works CAM
• Experience with Part Maker for Swiss machining
• Experience with Mazatrol for Mazak machining
• Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation work
• Strong mentoring and team leadership background

Mazak 5-Axis Programmer & Machinist – Programs and supports Mazak Integrex, Variaxis, and related multi-axis equipment.

Swiss Type Programmer & Machinist – Programs and supports Star CNC Swiss platforms and complex precision turning operations.

• Less than 5 years CNC programming experience
• No production machining background
• Pure machine operator with no programming capability
• Weak GD&T or blueprint reading knowledge
• No leadership or mentoring experience in machining environments
• Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression

Hire Now Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:

Expert CNC programmer capable of producing complex parts from print/model to finished process Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills 8+ years machining and 5+ years programming experience Medical device or regulated manufacturing background preferred Mazak or Swiss specialization highly valued Comfortable leading machinists and mentoring team members Quality-focused and production-minded operator Able to work onsite in West Chester, PA Stable resume with…