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CNC Programmer

$35 - $37 per hour

Matthews Professional Employment

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Programmer

This position is responsible for CNC programming, machining, and tooling support for die cast and plastic injection molding applications, prototypes, engineering samples, production components, and fixtures.

Requirements of the CNC Programmer

  • 5–7+ years of CNC programming and machining experience, preferably in tooling, mold making, die cast, or plastic injection molding.
  • High School Diploma, Associate Degree, technical certification, or equivalent CNC training.
  • Proficient in Mastercam and SolidWorks.
  • Strong CNC programming, setup, and machining experience with complex, tight-tolerance components.
  • Ability to read blueprints/GD&T and use precision measuring equipment.
  • Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, brass, plastics, and tool steels.
  • Haas and/or DMG Mori experience preferred; knowledge of A2, D2, H13, S7, P20, 4140, or O1 tool steels is a plus.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Overtime, including weekends, may be required.

Responsibilities of the CNC Programmer

  • Develop CNC programs and 3D models for die cast tooling, plastic injection molds, prototypes, engineering samples, and production components.
  • Program, set up, and run complex CNC machining operations.
  • Create setup sheets, tool lists, CNC programs, DXF files, jaws, fixtures, and other machining documentation.
  • Design and program assembly and replacement fixtures as needed.
  • Work with engineering on DFM, mold/tooling design considerations, machining challenges, cycle-time reduction, and production improvements.
  • Troubleshoot programming and machining issues and adjust parameters to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy.
  • Inspect completed components using precision gages and measuring equipment.
  • Support die cast and plastic injection molding tooling projects and collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams.

1st shift,  DIRECT HIRE

Pay is $35.00 - $37.00 hourly, based on experience

If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc., please express your interest in this position to your consultant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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