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3rd Shift CNC Programmer

Venteon · Fort Wayne, IN

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Venteon (industrial) in Fort Wayne, IN.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
CNC, Machining, Welding, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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 27 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 71%
  • ✓ Tooling 43%
  • Root cause 39%
  • ✓ CNC 36%
  • ✓ Machining 36%
  • EHS / safety 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Venteon

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    • 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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

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Full description from VenteonAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Maintains CNC equipment and responsible for programing and set up of Haas 3-axis & 5-axis CNC machines. Machine steel components and tooling to support a production automotive facility. Additionally, supports all preventative maintenance programs by performing the following duties within an Automotive Environment. Programming CNC code from provided 3D CAD data utilizing Mastercam 2024-2025 software Setting up appropriate machining tools, offsets, and materials as required Operating CNC machines and verifying finished components as required Ability to build one-off components to 3D models, not production machining Operate other toolroom equipment as needed, i.e., manual mill, manual lathe, surface grinder, overhead crane, saw, etc. Interacting with Design Engineers / Project Leaders / Toolmakers / Apprentices to develop manufacturable components with an eye for product improvement and potential build issues Ensuring that the customer s requirements, which include project timing, part quality and delivery, are understood and met Ensuring the shop environment is safe, clean, and organized to enable timely and safe manufacturing techniques Identifies tooling needed to complete machining projects Hard-cutting and machining of welded components Observing all company safety rules, policies, and procedures EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years of 3D programming experience on Mastercam 2019-2025 Minimum 5 years knowledge of 3D metal cutting and machining process Strong problem-solving techniques & communication skills Able to work individually with little supervision Ability to read & interpret blueprints TO APPLY: If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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3RD SHIFT CNC PROGRAMMER - FT. WAYNE, INDIANA A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Fort, Wayne, Indiana area needs a 3rd Shift CNC Programmer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Off Shift Premium, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

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