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

At a Glance

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

Why This Role Exists

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.

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.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

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

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment and software such as:

CNC Machines

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

Software

• Mastercam
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks

Additional Equipment

• Manual mills
• Press brakes
• Saws
• Manual lathes
• Drill presses

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Wood
• Plexiglas
• Laminates and veneers (helpful experience)
• Custom fabrication materials used in staging and display manufacturing

What We're Looking ForRequired

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

Preferred

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

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Staging Dimensions because:

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

Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

$27.00 - $44.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

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

Benefits

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

Additional Details

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

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