Cnc Programmer Prototype Machinist Jobs in Delaware

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

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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.

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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

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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

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Materials You'll Work With

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

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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

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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

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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

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Additional Details

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

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