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Programmer - Steel Fabrication Plant

Department: Engineering / Manufacturing

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Manufacturing Manager

Position Summary

The Programmer supports steel fabrication operations by developing, maintaining, and optimizing programming solutions that drive CNC machinery, fabrication equipment, and production systems. This role translates engineering drawings and production requirements into accurate, efficient programs to ensure quality, productivity, and safe operation across fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain programs for CNC equipment 
• Translate engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications into machine-ready programs
• Optimize programs to reduce cycle time, material waste, and setup time
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve programming or manufacturing issues
• Perform program troubleshooting and make real-time adjustments
• Maintain documentation for programs and revisions
• Support new product launches and first-article prove-outs

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of programming experience in a steel fabrication or metal manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings 
• Experience programming CNC fabrication equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with steel plate or structural fabrication
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment with exposure to shop noise, heat, and machinery. Combination of office and shop-floor work.

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviors

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.