CNC Programmer (3-5 Axis) – Mastercam/SolidWorks
Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. · Chicopee, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. (industrial) in Chicopee, MA.
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, SolidWorks
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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 54 live postings that list pay, out of 963 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$104k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 46%
- ✓ CNC 32%
- Lean 29%
- ✓ Machining 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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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?
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Full description from Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC programmer for its Canastota, NY facility. The role involves writing CAM programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and lathes, with Mastercam and SolidWorks proficiency expected. The position requires strong math and problem-solving abilities and offers a full-time schedule of 40+ hours weekly. Ideal candidates have machining experience and can work with minimal supervision while ensuring safety and quality in a metal shop environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr