CNC Programmer / Machinist
SCAD · Savannah, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at SCAD (industrial) in Savannah, GA. You will play a pivotal role in the SCAD student experience by assisting students with the fabrication of course-related projects utilizing CNC equipment and technology.
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Welding, SolidWorks, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Machining 50%
- ✓ CNC 43%
- ✓ EHS / safety 29%
- ✓ Welding 21%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, 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
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at SCAD
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Send a short, curious note
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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?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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responsibilities
include communicating with the CNC operations coordinator on inventory needs, ensuring accurate billing and timely paperwork processing, assisting with the creation and updates of department information and resource pages, and other duties as assigned.
The CNC programmer/machinist role is a student-facing position that works one on one with students, troubleshooting technical issues and offering elite customer service to enhance the overall learning environment. The successful candidate is detail oriented, highly observant, organized, a strong communicator, and adept at solving problems. The candidate must have an unconditional commitment to enforce all safety policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
qualifications
- ✓One to five years of CNC programming, maintenance, and machine operation experience
- ✓Computer skills and experience with Rhinoceros, SolidWorks, Fusion, or similar software, with proficiency in three-dimensional modeling
- ✓Mastercam software experience
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree
- ✓Manual metal machining, welding, and woodshop experience
- ✓Experience in an academic environment
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
qualifications
listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet minimum qualifications.
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As a CNC programmer/machinist, you will play a pivotal role in the SCAD student experience by assisting students with the fabrication of course-related projects utilizing CNC equipment and technology. It will be your responsibility to help students and faculty understand the capabilities and processes of CNC equipment, providing guidance on file preparation and best practices. You will also program and machine parts for students, SCAD special projects, renovations, and construction. Additional