CNC Programmer / Fabricator - Vertical Mills (Mastercam / Haas)

At a Glance

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Company: Staging Dimensions
Location: New Castle, Delaware (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $27.00 – $44.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Overtime: Occasional overtime and weekend work as needed
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level (3+ years CNC programming experience required)
Benefits Eligibility: First of the month following 60 days of full-time employment

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Why This Role Exists

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Staging Dimensions is expanding its CNC manufacturing capabilities and is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Fabricator to lead programming and machining operations within its 60,000-square-foot facility in New Castle, Delaware.

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This position plays a critical role in producing custom steel, aluminum, wood, and display-related components used in high-profile staging, exhibit, and fabrication projects. You'll have significant ownership over CNC programming, machine setup, process improvement, scheduling, and operator support.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

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In this role, you will:

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• Program, set up, and operate CNC vertical machining centers
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• Create and modify programs using Mastercam
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• Edit and troubleshoot G-code and M-code at the machine
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• Set up and break down machining centers for production runs
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• Schedule preventative maintenance and machine cleaning activities
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• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and production issues
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• Create production schedules for machining centers
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• Train and support CNC machine operators
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• Fabricate custom components from steel, aluminum, wood, and other materials
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• Work with designers, engineering, and management teams to achieve customer requirements
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• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication plans
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• Operate additional shop equipment including manual mills, press brakes, saws, drills, and lathes
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• Maintain quality standards while meeting production deadlines
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• Support quick-turn custom manufacturing projects in a fast-paced environment
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Machines, Controls & Software

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You'll work with equipment and software such as:

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CNC Machines

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• Haas VF-10 Vertical Machining Center
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• Haas VF-4 Vertical Machining Center
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• Haas VF-3 Vertical Machining Center
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• Fadal Vertical Machining Centers
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Software

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• Mastercam
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• AutoCAD
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• SolidWorks
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Additional Equipment

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• Manual mills
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• Press brakes
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• Saws
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• Manual lathes
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• Drill presses
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Materials You'll Work With

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• Aluminum
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• Steel
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• Wood
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• Plexiglas
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• Laminates and veneers (helpful experience)
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• Custom fabrication materials used in staging and display manufacturing
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What We're Looking ForRequired

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• 3+ years of CNC programming experience with vertical mills
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• Strong Mastercam programming experience
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• Experience setting up and operating CNC vertical machining centers
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• Ability to edit and troubleshoot G-code and M-code
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• Knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks
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• Experience with machine setup, tooling, offsets, and production troubleshooting
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• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
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• Experience working with steel and aluminum
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• Strong fabrication and shop-floor skills
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• Reliable transportation
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• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
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Preferred

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• Experience with Haas and Fadal machining centers
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• Experience working with wood and Plexiglas
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• Experience with laminates and veneers
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• Forklift certification
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• Leadership or operator training experience
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Why Machinists Like Working Here

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Machinists choose Staging Dimensions because:

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• Diverse work with custom fabrication projects rather than repetitive production work
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• Opportunity to own programming, setup, and process decisions
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• Large 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility with a 40,000-square-foot shop floor
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• Mix of CNC machining and hands-on fabrication work
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• Stable Monday-Friday day shift schedule
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• Competitive pay based on experience
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• Opportunity to lead and mentor machine operators
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• Collaborative environment working closely with designers and production teams
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Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

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$27.00 – $44.00 per hour (DOE)

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Schedule

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• Monday – Friday
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• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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• Occasional overtime and weekend work as needed
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Benefits

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• Medical Insurance
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• Dental Insurance
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• Vision Insurance
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• Life Insurance
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• Simple IRA with employer match
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• Aflac supplemental coverage
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• Paid Time Off \n
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  • 1 week PTO after 6 months
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  • 2 weeks PTO after 1 year
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• Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
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Additional Details

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• Bi-weekly payroll
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• Full-time permanent position
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• Leadership growth opportunity within the CNC department
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Apply

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Interested CNC Programmers and Fabricators can apply directly through hireCNC.

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