CNC Programmer
Westaff · Shreveport, LA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Westaff (industrial) in Shreveport, LA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- DOE, CNC, Machining, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 970 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 863 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 98 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 48%
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Machining 41%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Westaff
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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Full description from WestaffAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Create and edit CNC programs for machining operations.
- ◆Interpret blueprints, drawings, and CAD models.
- ◆Select the proper tooling and machining methods for each job.
- ◆Determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts.
- ◆Inspect sample parts to verify quality and accuracy.
- ◆Troubleshoot programming and machining issues.
- ◆Work with production teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- ◆Ensure all parts meet customer and quality specifications.
Qualifications
- ✓Previous CNC programming experience required.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- ✓Experience with tooling, machining processes, and precision manufacturing.
- ✓Must be able to use analog micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- ✓Strong math skills and attention to detail.
- ✓Ability to maintain tight tolerances and produce quality parts.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer seeking competitive pay and long-term career growth in a stable manufacturing environment. Apply today! CNC
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Description CNC Programmer - Shreveport, LA Pay: $28-$32 hr doe Westaff is hiring a CNC Programmer for a national manufacturing company in Shreveport, LA. Pay starts at $28.00 per hour and increases based on experience. The CNC Programmer will create, modify, and optimize CNC programs used to manufacture precision-machined parts. This position requires the ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, layouts, and CAD models to ensure parts are produced accurately and efficiently.