CNC Programmer
S & L Aerospace Metals, LLC · Flushing, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $62k–$95k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at S & L Aerospace Metals, LLC (industrial) in Flushing, NY.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Robotics, CNC, Machining, Tooling, CATIA / NX
- Base pay
- $62k–$95k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $62k–$95k. This one lists $62k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 52 manufacturing technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 34 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 20% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$117k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 31%
- Lean 26%
- FDA / GMP 23%
- ✓ Tooling 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Full description from S & L Aerospace Metals, LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
- ◆Work directly with manufacturing manager, machine operators, floor supervisors, and production control to produce good programs, keep machines running, and meet production needs
- ◆Program in Mastercam, CAD in CATIA, processes and controls include 2-3-4 axis mill/turning for Okuma/Mazak/FANUC machines
- ◆Read, analyze, and interpret blueprint drawings/specifications
- ◆Select tools and fixtures, end mills, drills, inserts, custom fixtures, etc for jobs
- ◆Organize, maintain, and revise, if necessary, programs and setup sheets
- ◆Conduct first run proof of work independently or with machine operator
- ◆Receive feedback on programs and correct errors or make improvements
Requirements
- ✓Must high school degree or equivalent. Tech school certification and/or college degree is a plus
- ✓Must 5+ years of machining experience
- ✓Must 2+ years of CNC programming.
- ✓Must be able to work closely with manufacturing manager to maintain shop machining schedules and meet production needs
- ✓Must be able to communicate clearly across different departments, fostering strong employee relations
- ✓Must have excellent attention to detail
- ✓Working Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 5:00 PM
Pay: $62,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
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Benefits
- •401(k)
- •Dental insurance
- •Health insurance
- •Paid time off
Work Location: In person