About Berry Metal
Berry Metal Company is recognized as the world's leading designer and manufacturer of steelmaking furnace technologies for the iron and steel industry. We achieve excellence in customer satisfaction by providing superior quality and value in products and services that improve the targeted steelmaking processes in the categories of Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Berry Metal strives to foster a culture that promotes an awareness of our customers' needs and perspectives. We recognize the importance of each employee's commitment to quality and the successful achievement of our customers' goals.
Position Summary:
Berry Metal is looking for a hands-on CNC Programming Specialist who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and seeing their work come to life on the shop floor. In this role, you will create and optimize CNC programs for 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, support the launch of advanced machining capabilities, and partner with machinists, engineering, and production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and workflow. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision work, continuous improvement, and contributing to products used in the global steelmaking industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and document CNC programs for 2-axis lathes and 3-axis mills using Mastercam.
- Review and improve existing CNC programs to match current engineering drawings, reduce run times, and increase machine output.
- Create clear CNC setup sheets that give machine operators the information they need to set up jobs accurately and efficiently.
- Support the implementation of 5-axis CNC machining by helping develop programs, setup sheets, and standardized procedures.
- Collaborate with machinists and engineering teams to design practical work holding solutions and improve manufacturability.
- Maintain tooling inventory, evaluate tooling needs, and recommend upgrades that support quality, safety, and productivity.
- Train and support production team members on new technologies, setup practices, and process improvements.
- Assist with job routing and quoting by estimating machine hours and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Troubleshoot routing, setup, and machining challenges with production personnel and help implement cost-saving solutions.
- Assist with training new machine operators and sharing best practices across the team.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of CNC programming experience or equivalent training and hands-on experience.
- Proficiency in Mastercam with experience programming 2-axis lathes and 3-axis mills.
- Experience operating CNC machines, including Haas, Mazak, and milling/turning equipment.
- Ability to interpret, verify, and edit G&M Code
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
- Experience with ERP systems for production planning and control is preferred.
- Excellent communication, project management and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Will frequently sit at a desk, stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete
- Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
- Operates and handles a computer, equipment and tools using hands and fingers frequently to complete tasks
- Exposure to dust/fumes, intense light
Company Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Ongoing training and development