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CNC Programmer

Primetals Technolgies · Blytheville, AR

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Primetals Technolgies (industrial) in Blytheville, AR.

Tools it names
CNC, Machining

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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

Typical $72k–$104k, from 85 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 49%
  • Tooling 40%
  • ✓ CNC 33%
  • ✓ Machining 31%

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Requirements

  • ✓Current, valid driver license
  • ✓Proven ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • ✓High attention to detail and self-motivation skills
  • ✓Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs setup, programming, and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines
  • ◆May also operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines
  • ◆Makes programming and other adjustments to adhere to established specifications
  • ◆Monitors work to ensure that machine is operating properly
  • ◆Works from drawings, blueprints, and written instructions to make repairs, modifications and create replacement parts
  • ◆Requires basic knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes
  • ◆Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts or descriptions of parts
  • ◆Computes cutting speeds, feed rates and dimensions
  • ◆Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations
  • ◆Responsible for rigging and transporting by crane, large parts and equipment
  • ◆Inspects machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
  • ◆Performs housekeeping of machine and work area
  • ◆Daily maintenance check of machine

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits, including paid time off, Insurance – Medical – including an HSA option, dental, vision, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death Financial – Tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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Primetals Technologies Usa

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company. At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute. Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

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