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CNC Programmer

$35 - $45 per hour

Sterling Engineering

Job Description

Title : CNC Programmer (Mastercam)
Location : Wood Dale, IL
Hire Type : Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st
Compensation : $35-45/hrly
Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:
This is not a button-pushing role. We're looking for a highly experienced CNC Programmer who thrives on optimizing processes, solving complex machining challenges, and driving real productivity gains on the shop floor. If you enjoy turning solid models and prints into efficient, repeatable, world-class machining programs, this role was built for you.


Job Duties:

  • Analyze and interpret blueprints, models, and design data to create robust CNC programs
  • Program CNC mills and lathes using Mastercam with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability
  • Optimize programs to reduce cycle time and increase throughput
  • Design and develop fixtures to minimize setup time and support lean manufacturing
  • Support manufacturing teams to ensure machining is performed using best practices and standards
  • Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to continuously improve processes
Qualifications:
  • 5 years of CNC programming experience using Mastercam
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for part modeling and program development
  • Hands-on experience programming:
    • Standard and dual-spindle lathes
    • Vertical and horizontal machining centers
  • Deep knowledge of fixturing and tooling strategies
  • Expertise in machining a wide range of materials with a focus on cycle time optimization
  • Experience with Haas and Fanuc controls
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Tami Van


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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