CNC Programmer / Operator Lead

At a Glance

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  Company: Repligen
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  Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
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  Job Type: Full-Time
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  Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year (DOE)
  
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  Shift: Day Shift (flexible depending on facility needs)
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  Overtime: As needed during production ramp-up
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  Experience Level: Senior / Lead
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  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:

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  Machines:
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    NexTech CNC Router
    
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    Laguna CNC Router
    
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  Controls: CNC router controls (machine-specific)
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  CAM Software: Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM
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  Inspection: 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&T
  
• Experience supporting new equipment installs or facility start-ups
  
• Proven ability to mentor others and solve machining problems hands-on

Preferred (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

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  Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 DOE
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career growth in a mission-driven manufacturing environment

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Interested CNC Programmers ready to step into a technical leadership role can apply directly through hireCNC.

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