CNC Programmer
RGBSI · Middletown, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at RGBSI (industrial) in Middletown, CT.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, SMED, GD&T, CNC, Machining, Casting
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 54 live postings that list pay, out of 963 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 8 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (7+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 67%
- Team leadership 56%
- ✓ CNC 56%
- ✓ CATIA / NX 44%
- ✓ Machining 33%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Ability to use graphical programming methods (NX milling or turning preferred) to program N/C machines for material removal (turning, milling, and some grinding)
- ◆Experienced in the use of Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) tools in order to determine programming needs conveyed by the M.E.
- ◆Experienced in the use of Vericut (CGTech) for program verification
- ◆Strong trouble shooting ability for programming problems that may include machine control issues
- ◆Ability to read and interrogate blueprints / solid models.
- ◆Knowledge in geometric dimensioning required Work with M.E. to determine if retargeting is required
- ◆Must be fluent in English with good communication skills since interacting with the shop floor may be necessary.
- ◆Must have the ability to apply Standard Work documentation Strong GD&T understanding Provide programming writing/support for various CNC turning, and 3, 4, and 5 axis milling operations.
- ◆Manufacturing process planning from forging/casting to completion. Fixture and Tooling design.
- ◆Ability to determine hours of machining operations from blueprints for quoting purposes.
- ◆Ability to create solid models in Unigraphics.
- ◆Daily interface with all manufacturing and quality functions.
- ◆Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve process and design issues.
- ◆Understand and ability to incorporate lean manufacturing in cell environment, quick change, SMED and Design Other Engineering/Programming related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- ✓5 – 7 years direct CNC machining/programming experience with multi-axis machines, grinding equipment, milling equipment, and lathes.
- ✓BS in Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology or similar technical degree preferred
- ✓Strong knowledge of Unigraphics (NX6).
- ✓Ability to interpret complex blueprints and prepare a machining process.
- ✓Experience in the major aerospace alloy groups (titanium, stainless, nickel alloy, and aluminum).
- ✓Successful experience in CNC programming and machine shop practices in the Aerospace Industry preferred.
- ✓Experience leading and solving problems to improve business processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills.Must be a team player and have the ability to work in a cross functional environment
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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RGBSI, a leader in the engineering services industry, is dedicated to provide highest quality service to our clients and employees. We are proud to be primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. Because of our clients’ continued growth, we are looking for an energetic professionals who enjoy working with people and to be a partner to leading US companies
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