CNC Machinist

CNC Programmer / Machinist

Pay: $31.00–$36.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist to join our manufacturing team. This position is ideal for a skilled machinist who is comfortable programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment and has experience working with both mills and lathes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GD&T, CNC programming, precision machining, and CAD/CAM software. Experience with CATIA, Mastercam, or GibbsCAM and 3-axis or 5-axis machining is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.

• Set up and operate CNC and manual mills and lathes.

• Program CNC machines, including tool offsets, work coordinates, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.

• Perform machining operations including milling, turning, drilling, boring, grooving, threading, facing, and knurling.

• Program and optimize 3-axis and 5-axis machining centers.

• Design and build machining fixtures and workholding setups.

• Select appropriate tooling and cutting strategies based on materials and part requirements.

• Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment to ensure they meet print specifications and tolerances.

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues and make adjustments to improve quality and efficiency.

• Use CAD/CAM software to create, modify, and optimize machining programs.

• Create setup sheets and supporting documentation for machine operators.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on machine tools.

• Machine components to engineering specifications and special customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience with both CNC and manual machining equipment.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading.

• Experience programming CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers.

• Experience with 3-axis and/or 5-axis machining.

• Proficiency with CATIA, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or similar CAD/CAM software.

• Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling, work offsets, and machining parameters.

• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Experience

• CATIA experience.

• Vericut experience.

• Experience creating or modifying CNC post processors.

• Fixture design and workholding experience.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC professional who enjoys both the programming and hands-on sides of machining and wants to work on complex, precision-manufactured components.

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