repligenShrewsbury, MA
CNC Programmer / Operator Lead
$85,000 – $100,000 per year
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CNC Programmer / Operator Lead
repligenShrewsbury, MA
yesterday
$85,000 – $100,000 per year
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsMachinists
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Company: Repligen
Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 per year (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift (flexible depending on facility needs)
Overtime: As needed during production ramp-upExperience Level: Senior / Lead
Industry: Bioprocessing / Life Sciences Manufacturing
Why This Role Exists Repligen is launching a new manufacturing facility in Shrewsbury, MA, and this role is critical to building a strong CNC programming foundation from the ground up. As the Lead CNC Programmer, you'll help establish programming standards, support new equipment installs, and mentor a growing team—playing a direct role in scaling production for life-saving biologic therapies used worldwide. This is not a "sit behind the desk" role. It's hands-on, technical, and influential.
The Work: You'll Be Doing In this role, you will:
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machines
- Serve as the technical lead for CNC programming and machining strategy
- Review and approve CNC programs, setups, and tooling selections
- Lead program prove-outs, first articles, and production ramp-ups
- Partner with Engineering on DFM and new product introductions
- Establish programming standards, documentation, and setup sheets
- Mentor and train CNC programmers and machinists
- Support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- You'll have real ownership over how CNC programming is done at this facility.
- Machines, Controls & Software You'll work directly with equipment such as:
- Machines: NexTech CNC RouterLaguna CNC Router Controls: CNC router controls (machine-specific)CAM Software: Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAMInspection: First article and in-process inspection support
- This role will also help shape programming standards as additional equipment is brought online.
What We're Looking For:
- Required 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced proficiency with G-code and CAD/CAM software
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, materials, and GD&TExperience supporting new equipment installs or facility start-ups
- Proven ability to mentor others and solve machining problems hands-onPreferred (Not Required)
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments
- Exposure to multi-axis machining strategies
- Background supporting production ramp-ups or greenfield facilities
- Materials You'll Work With Stainless steels
- Aluminum alloys
- Engineering plastics
- Other precision manufacturing materials
- Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here Brand-new manufacturing facility
- Opportunity to build systems and standards, not inherit bad ones
- High-impact work supporting life-saving biologic therapies
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality
- Strong emphasis on quality, safety, and craftsmanship
- Real leadership path as the site scales
- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 DOEMedical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Long-term career growth in a mission-driven manufacturing environment
Apply Interested CNC Programmers ready to step into a technical leadership role can apply directly through hireCNC Apply now or save this job to come back later.
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