Programmer - Weekday Swing Shift
About The Position
As a Programmer, you help keep production running efficiently by ensuring parts move smoothly through the laser-cutting process. You ensure machines have adequate workloads and programs are properly nested to prevent tip-ups and head collisions. You optimize nests to avoid slowdowns, maximize machine runtime, maintain high beam time, and equip lasers for continuous 24/7 operation. SendCutSend is an on-demand manufacturing company specializing in custom sheet metal and CNC machining. It serves more than 150,000 engineers, fabricators, and businesses across the U.S. and Canada, operating seven facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, Texas, and Pennsylvania. The company emphasizes reliability, accountability, quality, constant improvement, collaboration, innovation, and detailed, high-quality work.
Requirements
- Experience in laser cutting, CNC, or similar manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with programmable production equipment.
- Basic understanding of material properties, including metals, plastics, and composites.
- Working knowledge of nesting strategies, tab placement, and material optimization.
- Ability to communicate effectively with machine operators and production partners.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production setting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience creating programs and optimizing nests for laser cutting, CNC machining, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience planning, prioritizing, or supporting production workloads.
- Strong understanding of material utilization and waste-reduction practices.
- Exposure to a continuous-improvement- or efficiency-focused manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain laser programs that support daily production needs.
- Provide operators with the workload needed to plan and strategize upcoming nests.
- Build and optimize nests for efficient cutting, material usage, and proper tab placement to prevent parts from flipping during production.
- Pre-measure and strategically use remnants to reduce material waste and minimize operator rework.
- Communicate with operators about programs requiring additional information.
- Assist the laser team with denesting or other tasks when all machines are running at full capacity.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) match up to 4%
- Paid time off
- Six company-paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability
- Lunch provided daily
- Safety shoe voucher
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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