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CNC Programmer

Gaging Technology Inc · Powder Springs, GA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
19 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Gaging Technology Inc (industrial) in Powder Springs, GA.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
GD&T, 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 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ CNC 60%
  • ✓ Machining 50%
  • Team leadership 40%
  • ✓ Tooling 30%

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

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Full description from Gaging Technology IncAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Create CNC programs for 5-axis VMC and Multi-Tasking Turn/Mill machines utilizing TopSolid CAD/CAM software.
  • ◆Create digital setup sheets and tool lists inside ProShop ERP software
  • ◆Design custom fixturing and work holding for parts during machining and
  • ◆Design custom fixture for holding parts during CMM inspection, 3D printed
  • ◆Collaborate in planning meeting with other programmers and quality personnel on new part

Qualifications

  • ✓5+ years of machining and programming experience, preferably with some Aerospace or Medical industry experience.
  • ✓Interest in learning TopSolid CAD/CAM Software. Will train internally.
  • ✓Ability to Interpret customer supplied prints for materials, tolerances/GD&T, finishing notes, and hardware assembly
  • ✓Ability to review, validate and clean solid models prior to CNC programming
  • ✓Competency with MS Office 365
  • ✓Must be collaborative minded and have a calm, professional attitude
  • ✓Must be willing to take directives from department heads
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