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CNC Programmer and Setup Machinist

Aurora Machine
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Company Name: Aurora Machine

Job Location: 200 Tech Park Drive, Rochester NY 14623

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation based on experience: $24.00 - $34.00

Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

Company Information

Aurora Machine is a leading contract metal manufacturer located in Rochester, NY. We’ve partnered with the top companies in the world in four industries; commercial, DoD, Aerospace, and passenger rail. Aurora Machine goes above and beyond when it comes to providing a healthy work culture and strives for team satisfaction. Some of the benefits that Aurora offers are paid holidays, PTO, 401k matching, $2k referral bonus, health & dental insurance, and much more! Start your career here and continue building it with unlimited growth potential. We look forward to meeting you!

Job description

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

  • Be able to recognize quality workmanship standards and visually identify problems
  • Confidently use all available inspection equipment
  • Run machines and do secondaries (deburring, tapping, countersink)
  • Be able to work to tight tolerances
  • Be able to develop workholding strategies, tool lists, and MasterCam programs that produce parts within the estimated cycle times and at a high first-pass yield rate
  • Independently and quickly complete setups, and efficiently use cycle time to plan and begin the next tasks
  • Contribute to standard practices & setup procedures
  • Continually develop a deeper understanding of the types of tooling used and new use-cases for them (e.g., shapes, materials, coatings, and toolpath types)
  • Maintain a work area to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks
  • Select the proper measuring device to inspect the work-piece as required.
  • Read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, control plan information, and related verbal instructions.
  • Sets up, operates, and assists/edits programming of the CNC Lathe to perform a combination of machining operations such as facing, turning, boring, threading, drilling, reaming, broaching, and knurling metal work pieces to specifications.
  • Inserts cutting tools/tool holders and position tools.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

  • Have the ability to regularly lift and/or move 25-50 pounds
  • Possess detailed operational knowledge of specific CNC machining to operate safely and efficiently
  • Understanding of how to calculate and set machine controls either manually or by entering commands

Here is what is recommended but not required:

  • Mastercam, Bridgemill, and manual machine experience
  • Haas live tooling lathe

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement within the company. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply today!

To find out more about Aurora Machine, please visit our website at www.auroramachine.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program

Experience:

  • metal machining: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $34

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