CNC Programmer
Plansee Group · Franklin, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Plansee Group (industrial) in Franklin, GA. Create, modify and verify CNC machine programs for products to be manufactured.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling, CATIA / NX, SAP
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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 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 60%
- ✓ Machining 50%
- Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Tooling 30%
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Full description from Plansee GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Create, modify and verify CNC machine programs for products to be manufactured.
- ◆Create, modify and verify 3D Solid Models of products to be manufactured for programming and inspection use.
- ◆Work in cross-functional teams in supporting roles in Manufacturing Engineering.
- ◆Create, modify and verify technical drawings and documentation related to in process manufacturing processes, tooling and fixturing.
- ◆Ensure ISO compliance for all processes related to manufacture a product.
- ◆Interface with shop floor, sales and customer to determine product specifications and maximize reliability and acceptance.
- ◆Follow the manufacturing process of new products to ensure they are on schedule and delivery dates are met.
- ◆Implement revision changes of a product and ensure that all necessary documentation and tools such as fixtures, CNC programs, drawings, etc. are updated.
- ◆Provide hands-on production support at a moderate-skilled level related to manufacturing processes, machining best practices, setup and inspection techniques.
Qualifications
/ Skills
- ✓High School diploma/GED. A two-year degree or certification in manufacturing/machining technology preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 3 years’ experience in reading, writing or interpreting CNC programs. Experience with Okuma format desired.
- ✓Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing with a strong background in precision machining (milling, turning, drilling). Experience with high performance materials such as molybdenum or tungsten is a plus.
- ✓Entry-level knowledge of CAD/CAM software is required. Experience with Siemens Nx preferred.
- ✓Basic understanding of MRP functions in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience using SAP desired.
- ✓Strong configuration management skills.
- ✓Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- ✓Effective communication and organizational skills.
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Job Description
Job Description **What makes us strong? **
Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.
At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.
Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.
Benefits
- •Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
- •Dental
- •Vision
- •Flexible spending accounts
- •Company paid life and disability insurance
- •401 K w/ company match
- •Time off Benefits
- •And much more!