CNC Programmer

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Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established precision manufacturing company specializing in complex machining, metalworking, and custom-built components. Our team supports customers that require a high level of quality, accuracy, and technical expertise, often producing challenging parts with tight tolerances and detailed specifications.

We take pride in combining advanced manufacturing capabilities with the responsiveness and collaboration of a close-knit organization. Our continued success is built on experienced employees, strong customer relationships, and a commitment to continuously improving how we manufacture and deliver our products.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a stable and well-established manufacturer where your work will have a direct impact on the shop floor. You will program a variety of complex parts, collaborate closely with experienced machinists, and have the ability to improve tooling, processes, cycle times, and overall production efficiency.

The company offers a hands-on environment where strong technical ideas are valued and employees are trusted to take ownership of their work. You will gain exposure to challenging projects, modern machining technology, and a wide range of manufacturing processes while working with a team that takes pride in producing high-quality precision components.

Job Details

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support a precision machining operation producing complex parts with tight tolerances. This position will be responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC programs for both milling and turning equipment.

The ideal candidate combines strong Mastercam programming experience with practical shop-floor knowledge. This person should be comfortable working from prints and 3D models, selecting tooling, supporting setups, and collaborating directly with machinists to improve quality, efficiency, and cycle times.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify CNC programs for mills and lathes using Mastercam
• Develop programs from engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and 3D models
• Determine machining sequences, tooling requirements, speeds, feeds, and workholding strategies
• Support machine setups, prove-outs, first-piece runs, and production launches
• Program complex geometries and tight-tolerance components
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues on the shop floor
• Optimize existing programs to reduce cycle times, improve tool life, and increase overall efficiency
• Collaborate with machinists, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and production leadership
• Review completed parts and make programming adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy
• Maintain organized program files, setup documentation, tooling information, and revision controls
• Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, reduce scrap, and increase throughput

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC mills and lathes in a precision machining environment
• Strong hands-on experience with Mastercam
• Ability to program from prints, blueprints, and 3D CAD models
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, speeds, and feeds
• Experience producing complex parts with tight tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience supporting CNC setups and program prove-outs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with machinists and shop-floor teams
• Experience with cycle-time reduction and process optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-axis machining, live tooling, or complex turning applications
• Familiarity with inspection methods and precision measuring equipment
• Experience working with a variety of metals, alloys, and engineered materials
• Knowledge of CAD software and manufacturing process planning
• Experience in aerospace, medical device, defense, automotive, or other high-precision manufacturing environments

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to take ownership of CNC programming in a hands-on manufacturing environment where your work will directly influence quality, productivity, and shop performance. You will work closely with experienced machinists and engineering teams while programming complex components and improving machining processes.

We offer a collaborative environment, challenging work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how parts are programmed and produced.

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