CNC Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company looking to add a CNC Programmer/Operator to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines to cut steel, aluminum, or plastic parts for injection molds. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Direct Hire opportunity
• Day and night shift available
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work with injection mold tooling and advanced CNC programming software

What your day will look like:

• Program CNC mills using WORK-NC software
• Use VISI CAD for boring mill programming as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD data, GD&T, work orders, and engineering drawings
• Set up CNC machines, tooling, holding devices, offsets, and cutting tools
• Determine cutting paths, speeds, feeds, clamping methods, and tool selection
• Machine steel, aluminum, and plastic parts for injection molds
• Inspect finished parts, verify measurements, deburr, and prep work for assembly
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust/reprogram controls when needed
• Complete production and quality documentation
• Maintain equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and follow all safety procedures

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma required
• 2–5 years of CNC programming and setup experience preferred
• Experience cutting injection molds strongly preferred
• WORK-NC programming experience required
• VISI CAD experience is a plus, especially for boring mill operations
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Ability to use shop equipment, controllers, and measuring tools
• Must have required tools
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and wearing PPE

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