CNC Programmer

Job Full Description

Express Employment is now hiring a skilled CNC Programmer to use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions. Your job is important since some materials are not easy to shape or handle manually or with conventional equipment. You will be responsible for developing software programs that direct CNC machines to cut and shape metal or plastic to produce components for airplanes, automobiles, tools/dies/molds, and other industrial machined parts and tools. Using 3-dimensional computer designs (CAD models) and/or blueprints that define the configuration of the required component, CNC Programmers use CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software programs to generate the program code that guides CNC machines to perform machining operations which result in precise finished components - efficiently and safely.


Job Responsibilities

• Analyze job orders
• Review CAD models and/or blueprints
• Make calculations to determine where materials should be cut
• Define the best sequence of machining steps
• Decide tools, speeds, feeds and fixtures to be used then generate program code using computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software to capture all these decisions
• Run simulation tests
• conduct quality testing and correct/improve program code to increase efficiency, quality, and safety;
• Communicate with other programmers, shop floor management, machinists/setup and operators and engineering and sales staff to achieve this.

Skills/Qualifications needed

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• 1-2 years of experience preferred
• Ability to read mics and calipers
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
• Good communication abilities
• Ability to learn and be taught
• High school diploma or equivalent;

Compensation: Up to $25/hr (Based on experience)


Type of Job: Full-time


Location: Joplin, MO


Benefits: There is a wide range of benefits that you can customize to fit your needs including:

• Medical/dental/and vision plans
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses

2 ways to apply:

• Complete an online application at
• Call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Who we are:


Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is a group of professionals dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Joplin, Missouri Express office was founded in 1994 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and help local businesses find the right people for their organization. We also provide a wide array of services to our local businesses to help them with ever changing needs of their workforce. Our Joplin office is locally owned and operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada.

Joplin, MO
1545
1501 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804