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CNC Programmer

Hydro North America

Gainesville, GA 30501 • 9/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: CNC Programmer

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

· Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

· Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

· Education Assistance

· Bonus Plan Eligibility

· Parental Leave

Wage: $30.96 per hour

This is a day shift role with a 7am- 3:30pm Monday- Friday schedule

What you will be doing

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine;
maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Program all CNC machines.
• Efficiently layout and write programs for prototypes and samples for machining and turning centers Write and
edit to any control in the shop, primarily G-Code.
• Design Poke Yokes, special tooling, design new and create changes to existing CNC fixtures on SolidWorks 3D.
• Create Blueprints.
• Assist in Quoting CNC cycle times and fixture costs for new business.
• Schedule maintenance for CNC machines.
• Train and assist employees in setting up and running CNC machines.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must be able to inspect the work piece with all types of inspection equipment (height gauge, calipers,
micrometers, etc.).
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work
crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assisting workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains all records required by the CNC department and Hydro.

What will make you successful?
Job Requirements:
• Attention to detail with a zero-error mentality is a must.
• Proficient use of computer and software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proficient use on measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, tape measure etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Read and interpret drawings
• Mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, in whole numbers, fractions, decimals
and ability to compute percentage
• Good verbal and written communication skills
B.S in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience and training.
Formal metrology, GD&T and/or blue print reading desired.
• Good Safety record
• Good Attendance record
• Minimum of 2 years CNC programming experience.
• Three to five years of experience in manufacturing and familiarity with TS16949 Standards.
• Competence with metrology tools (Calipers, Height Gages, etc.).