CNC Programmer II, Mill

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Under minimal supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
• Create CAD/CAM programs and be able to convert the files from DXF and PDF formats.
• Create and organize programs and transfer files.
• Set up machines, operate multiple machining centers and equipment.
• Perform machine setups, including tooling selection, fixture loading, and program loading.
• Make machine adjustments, offsets, and tooling changes to maintain machining quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Optimize machining processes, including feeds, speeds, tooling, and setup strategies, to improve performance and throughput.
• Monitor machine performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, travelers, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part conformance and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Lead and conduct first article inspection and verify parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineer, and Operations teams to support production goals, tooling improvements, fixtures development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to programmers, machinists and machine operators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Advanced experience using programming software AutoCAD, NCCam, MasterCam, or the like.
• Experience operating and/or setting up CNC Mill or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gages.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and production issues, while optimizing programs and machining efficiency.
• Ability to deal with and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working on 3-axis and 4-axis milling equipment.
• Previous experience working with composite, ceramic, or other specialty materials.
• Journeyman machinist experience.

Education Requirements

• High School Degree or General Education Degree; or three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mastercam or CNC programming certificate highly desired.
• Five (5) + years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of 3-axis CNC operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Blueprint reading and/or GDT certificate desired.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands for handling various sized components, tools, and controls.
• Ability to perform similar operations and tasks for 6-8 hours.
• Ability to sit and stand for 6 to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occassionally, with support from another person.
• Ability to perform visual inspection to perform close‑up inspection tasks for 4 to 6 hours.

Working Conditions