CNC Programmer set up man
NST CORPORATION · Lafayette, LA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at NST CORPORATION (industrial) in Lafayette, LA. H) ABLE TO LIFT 30 LBS AND/OR PASS PHYSICAL FUNCTION TEST.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling
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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 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 894 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 4+)
Typical $72k–$103k, from 99 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 49%
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Machining 42%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from NST CORPORATIONAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer / set up man to join our team. As a CNC Programmer / set up man, you'll help to get jobs started which includes creating CNC programs (derived from blueprints) creating and process plans and helping machinists set tooling and run first parts for approval.
Responsibilities
will include collaborating with the shop coordinator, foreman and QC Manager to understand our customer's needs and in-turn, help communicate accurate process plans for machinists.
Qualifications
A) MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SHOP MANUFACTURING AND REMANUFACTURING.
B) MUST BE SELF STARTER NEEDING MINIMUM SUPERVISION.
Responsibilities
A) CREATE AND FILE PROGRAMS TO BE STORED AS MANUFACUTING RECORDS.
B) CREATE PROCESS PLANS FOR MACHINED PARTS.
C) MUST BE CAPABLE OF EFFICIENTLY PROGRAMMING/ OPERATING MAZAK CNC MACHINE.
D) MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE SOUND MACHINING DECISIONS.
E) MUST BE CAPABLE OF LEADING A GROUP OF EMPLOYEES IN THE MACHINE SHOP.
F) MUST BE CAPABLE OF TRAINING LESS EXPERIENCED MACHINIST BY WAY OF HELPING THEM GET SET UP WITH TOOLING AND PROGRAMS ON ANY JOB NECESSARY.
G) MUST BE ABLE TO PROMOTE RESPECT, COURTEOUSNESS, DEPENDABILITY, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, MOTIVATION, LOYALITY AND SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE COMPANY ON A DAILY BASIS.
H) ABLE TO LIFT 30 LBS AND/OR PASS PHYSICAL FUNCTION TEST.
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Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
Career Growth Opportunities
Leadership position
C) must be capable of reading prints
D) MUST BE CAPABLE OF PROGRAMMING MAZAK CNC LATHES.