CNC Programmer
HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL · East Pittsburgh, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL (industrial) in East Pittsburgh, PA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Welding, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
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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 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1004 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live manufacturing postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 58%
- Tooling 42%
- ✓ CNC 33%
- ✓ Machining 33%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of the CAD/CAM Programmer position is to review drawings and create the CAM programs using AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Mastercam. In addition, the CAD/CAM Programmer verifies machining programs match drawing interpretation and symbols, and supports Project Management by monitoring machining outcomes in the shop.
Requirements
- ✓A minimum of an Associate’s degree (Engineering or Drafting) or a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Mastercam is required.
- ✓A minimum of 5 years’ experience in print reading and drawing interpretation required to perform the duties.
- ✓Knowledge of machining practices (CNC machines, CNC programming).
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Advanced knowledge and certification in Solidworks (2014) or most recent version.
- ✓Experience in a welding or heavy machining environment preferred.
- ✓Create Burn Table program in SigmaNEST.
- ✓Create individual components drawings in AutoCAD and Solidworks (CAD).
- ✓Advanced knowledge AutoCAD Mechanical (2011) including flat developments, intersections, and 3D drafting techniques.
- ✓Intermediate knowledge of Solidworks (2014).
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Company Overview
Holtec International is a U.S.-based diversified energy technology company with its corporate technology center located in Marlton, New Jersey in the South Jersey region of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Jupiter, Florida. The company also maintains several operations centers around the world, including major bases of operation in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), Lakeland (Florida), Orrville (Ohio), Kiev (Ukraine), Gloucester (England) and Pune (India).
Essential Job Functions
- •Review Drawings / Assembly Drawings.
- •Review drawings for components and sub-assemblies from Project Management and identify the number of pieces to be drawn.
- •Identify weld symbols, surface symbols, and quantities of components in order to create Programs.
- •Select the correct post-processor program to code which machine will be used.
- •Create CNC machine program in Mastercam.
- •Select correct drawing file from drawing library for component to be programmed.
- •Select tools, drills, endmill, reamers, and facemills that will shape the component.
- •Create the tool path to program machine movement.
- •Program machine speeds and feeds.
- •Return the machining report to Programming Supervisor to be written for CNC machines.
- •Monitor machining outcomes on the floor.
- •Re-issuing programs if necessary.
- •Reports to Service Center Manager, Manager Shared Services Division.
- •Supports Project Managers, Corporate Procurement (Purchasing).
- •Occasionally interfaces with Production Supervisors.