1st Shift CNC Programmer & Machinist (Mastercam)

Aerotek; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Programmer and Machinist to set up and program CNC lathes, mills, and Swiss machinery in Oshkosh, WI. You will manage the tool crib, choose tooling, and optimize programs from prints to production.

Responsibilities include writing CNC programs from drawings, selecting feeds and speeds, and ensuring parts meet tolerance/quality standards using Mastercam and G-code. This is a fully onsite, permanent role with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC programming and machining experience on lathes, mills, and Swiss machinery.
• Ability to write CNC programs directly from prints and drawings.
• Proficiency in machine tool operation, setup, and safe operation of CNC equipment.
• Strong tooling and tool grinding skills to support precision machining.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings accurately.
• Experience using Mastercam for CAM programming.
• Proficiency in G-code for writing and editing CNC programs.
• Ability to calculate feeds, speeds, and machining sequences.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program CNC lathes, mills, and Swiss machinery to meet customer product requirements.
• Write CNC programs from prints and drawings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Organize, manage, and maintain the tool crib to ensure tooling is readily available and properly stored.
• Set up CNC mills and related equipment according to customer product needs and job requirements.
• Operate machine tools safely and efficiently to produce parts within tolerance and quality standards.
• Perform tooling and tool grinding as needed to support machining operations and maintain cutting performance.
• Read and interpret prints and drawings to determine machining steps, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Calculate job requirements, including feeds, speeds, tooling selection, and machining sequences.
• Use Mastercam and G-code to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to programs, tooling, or setups to improve efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop practices.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining on CNC lathes/mills/Swiss

Program from prints

Setup CNC equipment

Read prints/drawings

G-code programming

Feeds speeds calculation

Tooling preparation

Tools

Mastercam

G-code

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Programmer and Machinist to set up and program CNC lathes, mills, and Swiss machinery in Oshkosh, WI. You will manage the tool crib, choose tooling, and optimize programs from prints to production.

Responsibilities include writing CNC programs from drawings, selecting feeds and speeds, and ensuring parts meet tolerance/quality standards using Mastercam and G-code. This is a fully onsite, permanent role with daytime hours.