CNC Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an exciting manufacturing company in the Metro Detroit area looking to add a CNC Programmer to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for complex machining operations while ensuring high-quality production and efficiency. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Overtime available Monday – Friday
• Direct Hire opportunity
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefit package that includes:
  • Medical/Prescription
  • Flexible spending program
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and long term disability
  • AD&D Insurance/voluntary life insurance
  • 401 with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral Programs
  • PTO
• Off-site company events & employee luncheons

What your day will look like:

• Plan machining operations by reviewing work orders, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Review and interpret 3D CAD models to determine machining strategy, tool paths, and material removal processes
• Develop, write, and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, and additional machining operations using CAM software
• Determine machining sequences, tooling requirements, fixtures, and cutting parameters to ensure efficient production and high-quality output
• Convert engineering and design specifications into Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programs
• Perform calculations to establish proper speeds, feeds, and cutting paths while maintaining tight tolerances
• Test, validate, and revise CNC programs to improve cycle times, reduce waste, and ensure production accuracy
• Work closely with machining and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow all company quality system requirements and manufacturing standards

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience
• Experience with WorkNC, Mastercam, PowerMill, or NX CAM
• Familiarity with both 3-Axis and 5-Axis machining modules
• Experience working with Fanuc, Haas, Fidia, or Heidenhain controllers
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T, engineering drawings, and 3D CAD models
• Knowledge of CNC milling and/or turning processes, tooling, fixtures, and machining parameters
• Aerospace, automotive, or defense industry experience is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.