Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET)
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting three seasoned, highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) - CNC Programmer/Machinists on behalf of a valued client partner in the precision medical device manufacturing sector. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field
- Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience
- Experience with Mastercam, CamWorks, or SolidWorks CAM
- Experience with PartMaker 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Uniforms and safety equipment provided
- Overtime available based on production demand
- Relocation Assistance: Considered case by case
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
