CNC Programmer
Excelco Newbrook Inc · Silver Creek, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Excelco Newbrook Inc (industrial) in Silver Creek, NY.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- GD&T, CNC, Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $62k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 35 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$104k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 39%
- Root cause 31%
- FDA / GMP 22%
- Lean 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Excelco Newbrook IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
CNC Programmers are responsible for developing CNC programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment or systems. A CNC Programmer designs these programs to meet contract documentation, specifications, and drawings while using best practices to minimize cut time and tool usage. CNC Programming may also include running CNC Machines to prove out new programs.
Responsibilities
- ◆Serve as a liaison for engineers and CNC machine operators to facilitate clear and concise communication.
- ◆Determine the sequence of CNC machine operations
- ◆Revise programs to eliminate errors and re-testing programs to ensure problem resolution
- ◆Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds and feed rates
- ◆Determining reference points, machine cutting paths and computing angular and linear dimensions, radii and curvatures
- ◆Compare computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions
- ◆Entering coordinates into program memories
- ◆Write programs and store programs on media
- ◆Modifying existing programs to enhance efficiency
- ◆Determine machining methods/sequence/metal removal strategy per operation
- ◆Determine work-holding if not defined by Machining Engineer
- ◆Account for part handling and work-holding with CAM path
- ◆Create and verify code (CAM)
- ◆Quick check models for accuracy during CAM creation
- ◆Create instructional cover sheets
- ◆Observe CNC machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications
- ◆Be involved in proving out 1st piece operations and programming rev's
- ◆Determine cutting tools to be used and ensure availability
- ◆Meet or exceed the planning due dates assigned by the planning leader
- ◆Feedback status of planning work to planning leader
- ◆Feedback actual program CAM time
- ◆As assigned work with estimating on high profile quotes
- ◆Continual CNC Programming Process Development
- ◆Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ✓Associates degree in a technical field preferred
- ✓Minimum 5 years industry-related experience preferred
- ✓CNC Machining experience for setting up various types of machines
- ✓Solid Works & CAM Works Certifications are a plus
- ✓Highschool diploma
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Description
Skills and Abilities
- •Strong Math skills
- •Problem Solving skills
- •Blueprint reading
- •Knowledge of GD&T
- •Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- •Strong organizational skills
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Internal and External Communication Expectations
- •Colleagues
- •Floor Lead Men
- •Supervisors
- •Customers
- •Vendors
- •Senior Management
This position description is subject to change. Prior to any function or responsibility modification employee will be consulted to ensure clear expectations are communicated.