CNC Programmer - Shear Department
TempsPlus of Paducah, Inc. · South Fulton, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at TempsPlus of Paducah, Inc. (industrial) in South Fulton, TN. In this hands-on role, you’ll program the machines responsible for breaking and bending metal and help ensure each job is completed accurately and efficiently.
- Tools it names
- CNC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 38 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 41%
- Lean 26%
- Welding 23%
- ✓ CNC 23%
- 5S 21%
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Full description from TempsPlus of Paducah, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
For CNC Programmer: Program CNC machines for metal-breaking and bending operations. Translate job
requirements
into accurate machine programs. Support efficient, consistent manufacturing processes. Work hands-on in a production environment while following required safety practices.
Requirements
for CNC Programmer Experience or demonstrated ability in CNC programming. Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lift approximately 30–35 pounds. Steel toed boots required #INDO
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Job Title: Machine Operator Days & Hours: Mon - Fri; 6:30a.m.-4p.m. (45 hour weeks) Hourly Pay Rate: $17/hr. Overview for CNC Programmer: Join our manufacturing team as a CNC Programmer in the Shear Department. In this hands-on role, you’ll program the machines responsible for breaking and bending metal and help ensure each job is completed accurately and efficiently.