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Manufacturing Tech

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 7+ years CNC machining and toolmaking experience
  • Proven CNC programming experience
  • Strong blueprint reading and GDT knowledge
  • Mastercam, Fusion 360 or similar CAM systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop CNC programs using CAM software and G-code
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, GDT and specifications
  • Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and manual machine tools
  • Perform first article inspections and dimensional validation

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

About the company

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Oerlikon

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing. The Group’s solutions and comprehensive services, together with its advanced materials, empower customers by improving and maximizing the performance, function, design and sustainability of customers’ products and manufacturing processes in key industries. Pioneering technology for decades, everything Oerlikon invents and does is guided by its passion to support customers’ goals and foster a sustainable world. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, the Group operates its business in two Divisions – Surface Solutions and Polymer Processing Solutions. It has a global footprint of more than 12 600 employees at 207 locations in 38 countries and generated sales of CHF 2.7 billion in 2023.

Company details

IndustryIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Job description

 

Manufacturing Tech 

We are looking for a 1st shift (M-F 6:30a-3p) Manufacturing Technician for our Westbury, NY facility. This role would be responsible for developing CNC programs, machining precision components, designing tooling and fixtures, supporting prototypes, and qualifying new products from engineering drawings and CAD models with minimal supervision. 

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong
  • Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
  • Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
  • Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing
  • 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off
  • 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop CNC programs using CAM software and G-code. 
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, GD&T and specifications. 
  • Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and manual machine tools. 
  • Design and build fixtures, jigs, gauges and tooling. 
  • Manufacture prototype and production components directly from drawings. 
  • Perform first article inspections and dimensional validation. 
  • Support new product introduction and process development. 
  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, quality and programming issues. 
  • Train and mentor less experienced machinists and operators. 
  • Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Your Profile:

  • 7+ years CNC machining and toolmaking experience. 
  • Proven CNC programming experience. 
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge. 
  • Ability to independently manufacture parts from drawings. 
  • Mastercam, Fusion 360 or similar CAM systems
  • G-Code and M-Code programming 
  • CNC milling and turning 
  • Manual machining and toolmaking 
  • Inspection using calipers, micrometers, indicators and height gages 
  • SolidWorks and CAD model interpretation preferred 

Why Oerlikon:

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world

#joinoerlikonus #joinourteam

Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, or New York, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $65,000 to $90,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third-party vendor/agency requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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