CNC Programmer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, creates, modifies, and optimizes CNC programs for multi-axis mills (3-axis and 5-axis) CNC lathes (horizontal and vertical) and grinders, with full ownership from program creation through shop floor prove-out and production release.

• Utilize CAM packages such as Mastercam and CAD tools including SolidWorks and Draftsight/AutoCAD.

• Verify programs using MasterCAM simulator and/or NCSimul prior to release.

• Conducts on-machine prove-out, verifies program integrity under real cutting conditions, and adjusts feeds/speeds, toolpaths, and strategies to ensure part quality, process stability, and cycle time optimization.

• Create efficient toolpaths for a wide range of equipment including DMS, Haas, DMG Mori, Okuma, Hyundai/WIA/Kia, Okamoto and other platforms.

• Selects machining strategies based on material type, tool geometry, machine capability, and fixturing, with focus on high-efficiency machining (HEM), process stability, repeatability, tool life, and surface finish requirements.

• Program and operate machines with Fagor, Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Heidenhain and other controls.

• Reads, edits, and debugs G-code directly at the machine controller, including troubleshooting issues related to offsets, tool compensation, and axis motion.

• Ensures all programs used in department are current, backed up on the network and in a standardized format

• Provides clear setup documentation including tool lists, setup sheets, and process notes

• Reads and interprets blueprints from engineering and/or customers

• Supports first article and in-process validation by verifying program output against dimensional and surface finish requirements

Job Requirements:

Shift:

• Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm,

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production environment, including hands-on setup and prove-out of programs, with demonstrated success machining tight tolerances (± .005” or better, tighter preferred).

• Proficient with CAM packages such as Mastercam, and CAD tools including SolidWorks and Draftsight/AutoCAD

• Multi-axis machining experience including multi-axis mills (3-axis and 5-axis) and CNC lathes (including live tooling and/or mill-turn)

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have strong understanding of G and M code functions

• Strong understanding of work offsets, tool length offsets, and coordinate system management

• Macro (parametric programming) knowledge

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong knowledge of GD&T with demonstrated ability to produce prototype parts from blueprint/drawing

• Strong mathematical skills in Trigonometry/geometry

• Must exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

• Experience machining advanced materials (ceramics, hardened steels, superalloys) preferred

• Familiarity with probing systems (Renishaw or similar) and in-process measurement (preferred)