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CNC Laser/Turret, and Press Brake Programmer

Generac · Eagle, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked between production and engineering to solve a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with both groups, which the job requires.

Tell me about the hardest part you have programmed. What made it hard?

What they are checking: How deep their programming skills go.

What would you do

An operator says your program is cutting a part wrong. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot with the operator instead of getting defensive.

Engineering changes a part revision. What do you do with the existing programs?

What they are checking: Whether they control revisions so old programs do not make outdated parts.

Eagle is growing into a fabrication center of excellence. How would you handle a big jump in new parts to program?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and keep quality up as volume grows.

About the work

Walk me through how you build a program for a turret punch from an engineering drawing.

What they are checking: Whether they know tooling, hit order and nesting well enough to make good parts on the first run.

How do you nest parts on a sheet for the laser to keep scrap low?

What they are checking: Whether they think about material use and cut quality together.

How do you program a press brake so the operator can bend the part correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand bend sequence, tooling and flat pattern accuracy.

How do you keep floor routings and BOMs accurate in the ERP system?

What they are checking: Whether they see that bad routings and BOMs cause wrong parts and lost time.

What experience do you have with AS/400, iSeries or MAPICS?

What they are checking: Whether they can work in the older ERP systems the posting names.

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? We are looking for a CNC Programmer at our Eagle, WI facility! Join the Eagle team and support the growth and transition into our fabrication center of excellence. The Programmer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of programs for turret punch, laser cutting machines, and dimension flats. Essential Duties: • Create and maintain programs for each piece of blanking and welding equipment. • Maintains and/or changes the floor routings and BOMs required for processing the parts through the sheet metal department. • Resolve programming issues. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma • Must be at least 18 years old to work in a manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: • Technical School/Associate Degree Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints • Ability to interact effectively with both production and engineering employees • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and PDM/ERP systems (AS/400, iSeries, MAPICS) • Demonstrated knowledge of creating AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ProE • Proficient in SigmaNest, Striker, and G-code/M-code • Demonstrated knowledge of fabrication sheet metal processes including punch press, brake press, laser, and CNC) Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.) “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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