Senior VMC Machining Lead -- Precision Programming and Setup

If you love guiding operators, optimizing toolpaths, and proving out parts on the floor, Werko Machine Company wants you. We’re growing our precision machining capacity in a climate‑controlled 18,000 sq. ft. shop in Pennsauken, NJ, and we’re hiring a Senior VMC Machining Lead to elevate programming, setups, and process reliability.

• High‑mix, high‑precision work that keeps skills sharp
• Collaborative culture that values craftsmanship and clear communication
• Modern facility with disciplined organization and dependable scheduling

• Own CNC milling programming, setup, and operation on Haas 3–4 axis VMCs
• Turn blueprints, drawings, and GD&T into efficient machining plans
• Select workholding and tooling, and define the machining sequence
• Lead first‑article and in‑process inspections with calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Hold tight tolerances consistently and troubleshoot issues on the fly
• Coach operators through setups, changeovers, and process improvements
• Support production scheduling to maintain steady workflow
• Model professional communication and organized, clean work habits

This leadership role puts you on the floor—not behind a desk all day.

• CNC programming expertise
• Setup & changeover mastery
• Troubleshooting mindset and problem‑solving under pressure

• Experience with multi‑axis CNC machines
• CAD/CAM fluency
• Background in custom or high‑precision manufacturing
• Large horizontal boring mill experience

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• $34 – 38 per hour
• Pension plan / 401 K, Life Insurance, 2 weeks PTO + sick leave

• Haas 3–4 axis VMCs
• Autodesk Fusion 360