CNC Manufacturing Programmer & Machinist

Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Additional Hours: Saturdays, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM as needed (56-hour workweek)
Pay: Starting at $33.00/hour (higher compensation available based on experience)

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled CNC Manufacturing Programmer & Machinist to join a growing production team specializing in precision-machined industrial components. This role combines CNC programming, machine setup, and machining responsibilities while maintaining exceptional quality and accuracy standards.

The ideal candidate has strong programming experience, enjoys solving machining challenges, and takes pride in producing high-quality parts with tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret machining blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications

Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and milling machines

Create and modify G-code programs to support efficient production

Produce precision components while maintaining tolerances as tight as 0.0005 inches

Set up tooling, fixtures, and machine offsets for optimal performance

Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments

Verify quality and dimensional accuracy throughout the machining process

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Follow established safety procedures while working in a manufacturing facility

Support production schedules by working required shifts and occasional Saturdays

Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds as needed

Required Qualifications

Experience programming and operating CNC machining equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and machining documentation

Knowledge of G-code programming principles

Experience maintaining close-tolerance machining standards

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts

Ability to work safely and efficiently in an industrial environment

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Preferred Skills

Experience with one or more of the following CNC control systems:

Fagor

Fanuc

Haas

Heidenhain

Experience using precision inspection equipment, including:

Calipers
Micrometers
Dial bore gauges

CNC Manufacturing Programmer & Machinist

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