CNC Programmer / Senior CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer / Senior CNC Programmer

Milling or Swiss Turn Platforms
Location: Marquette, MI, Onsite
Openings: 2 (1 Milling | 1 Swiss Turn)

Are you a CNC Programmer who wants your work to matter?

EXALTA Group in Marquette, MI is hiring two CNC Programmers (all levels, Senior experience preferred) to support our growing medical device manufacturing operations - one focused on Milling platforms and one focused on Swiss Turning platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-growth team where your technical expertise directly contributes to producing life-saving and life-improving medical devices. If you enjoy solving complex machining challenges, launching new products, and continuously improving processes - we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Depending on level and experience, responsibilities may include:

• Develop, prove-out, and optimize CNC programs for Milling or Swiss Turn equipment
• Lead or support complex machine set-ups and first article runs
• Design and implement fixtures and tooling to support repeatable, high-quality production
• Drive process improvements to reduce scrap, improve cycle time, and increase predictability
• Support new product development and design transfer into manufacturing
• Perform capability studies and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Troubleshoot machining and quality challenges using structured problem-solving
• Standardize programming practices and mentor operators and Set-Up Technicians
• Support implementation of tool monitoring, adaptive control, and automation technologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations

Senior-level candidates will additionally:

• Lead complex multi-axis programming initiatives
• Establish machining strategies for new product introductions
• Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert
• Drive capital equipment recommendations and advanced process optimization

What You Bring

Required:

• CNC Machining Certificate, Associate's degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience programming and setting up CNC equipment in a production environment
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills

Preferred:

• 5+ years of CNC experience (8+ years for Senior-level consideration)
• Advanced experience with either Milling (3-, 4-, 5-axis) or Swiss Turn platforms
• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting validated processes in a regulated environment
• CAM software proficiency and multi-axis machining expertise

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative medical device manufacturing team
• Contribute to products that help improve and save patients' lives
• Work on advanced Milling or Swiss Turn technologies
• Strong career growth opportunities as we continue to expand
• Collaborative environment where your ideas are valued
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Competitive and generous benefits, including a 6% 401(k) match

Whether you are a highly experienced Senior CNC Programmer or a strong mid-level programmer ready to take the next step, we offer the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

If you are passionate about precision machining and want your work to make a difference - apply today.

Come grow with us.