Senior CNC Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Mill & Lathe (Job Shop Environment)

Location: Jerpbak Bayless-Solon Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st shift

About the Role

We are a fast-paced precision machining job shop specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components. We are seeking a Senior CNC Programmer with advanced Mastercam and SolidWorks experience and expert knowledge of multi-axis CNC mills and lathes.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys part variety, solving complex machining challenges, and taking ownership of parts from print review through prove-out and production release.

Responsibilities

•Program complex parts using Mastercam and Smartcam for CNC mills and lathes

•Work directly from SolidWorks models and customer prints

•Develop multi-axis toolpaths (4-axis, 5-axis, mill-turn)

•Create machining processes for prototype and low-volume production work

•Select tooling, workholding, and cutting strategies

•Perform prove-outs and optimize programs on the shop floor

•Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and program issues

•Support setup machinists with setup sheets and tooling documentation

•Mentor machinists when needed

•Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams

Requirements

•8+ years CNC programming experience (job shop experience strongly preferred)

•Expert Mastercam programming ability

•Strong SolidWorks experience (model navigation, feature recognition, design intent)

•Extensive multi-axis programming experience on mills and lathes

•Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge

•Experience with tight tolerance machining

•Experience programming complex thread forms (ACME, buttress, custom threads)

•Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

•Post processor editing experience

•Macro or parametric programming knowledge

•Experience assisting with quoting or manufacturability reviews

•Automation or lights-out machining experience

Benefits (If Applicable)

•Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

•Paid Holidays

•401(k) / Retirement Plan

•Overtime Opportunities

•Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why Work Here

•High mix of challenging, complex parts

•Modern equipment and software

•Strong team-oriented shop culture

•Opportunity to make a direct impact on machining processes

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Doosan, Makino)
• 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• 2D Drawings (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Doosan)
• CAM Software (Mastercam, Mazatrol)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Doosan)