Senior CNC Programmer — High-Precision Moldmaking
Precision Associates Inc. · Minneapolis, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Precision Associates Inc. (industrial) in Minneapolis, KS.
- They ask for
- 2+ 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 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 670 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 85 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Tooling 40%
- ✓ CNC 33%
- ✓ Machining 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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- 2
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Full description from Precision Associates Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Precision Associates, Inc. is seeking a CNC Programmer for first shift to program Makino CNC machining centers for high speed milling of molds and fixtures. You will use Mastercam and revisions of tools as directed by Engineering, working within a fast-paced tool room environment.
The role requires strong 2D/3D programming experience, ability to meet tight tolerances, and a motivated team-player attitude. Excellent communication and time-management are essential, along with consistent attendance.
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