CNC Programmer

Job Description

Full-Time On-Site

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join our machining team. In this role, you'll develop efficient, accurate toolpaths and programs for both milling and turning operations, working closely with machinists to bring precision parts from print to production. If you take pride in clean code, tight tolerances, and finding smarter ways to cut metal, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Serve as one of two primary programmers that set the pace for the production line.

Create and optimize CNC programs for mills and lathes using Mastercam, Cam Assist, and Fusion 360

Program complex multi-sided parts on 5-axis machining centers, including simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths where appropriate

Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D models to plan the most efficient machining strategy

Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and work holding to maximize quality, tool life, and cycle time

Generate setup sheets, tool lists, and operator documentation

Work directly with machinists to prove out new programs, troubleshoot issues at the machine, and refine processes

Collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve design-for-manufacturability questions and dimensional issues

Maintain organized program libraries, post processors, and tooling databases

What We're Looking For

3+ years of hands-on CNC programming experience in a production or job-shop environment

Proficiency with Mastercam, Cam Assist, Fusion 360 - you're comfortable writing programs from scratch in both if necessary.

Strong experience programming for CNC mills, including 5-axis machining centers (3+2 positional and full simultaneous 5-axis)

Strong experience programming for CNC lathes (live tooling and multi-axis turning a plus)

Solid understanding of machining fundamentals: speeds and feeds, tool selection, fixturing, and work coordinate systems

Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T

Working knowledge of G-code and M-code - you can read, edit, and troubleshoot programs at the control

Experience with a variety of materials (steel, stainless, aluminum, plastics; exotics a plus)

Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, machinists, and quality

Nice to Have

Experience with post processor editing and customization, especially for 5-axis kinematics

Familiarity with CMM programming or inspection processes

Background as a machinist before moving into programming

Experience with probing, tool setters, or in-process gauging

Experience programming mill-turn or multi-task machines

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience

Health and dental insurance available

Paid time off and holidays

Stable, full-time schedule

Opportunities to grow your skills on new machines and technologies

Permanent