Cell Lead CNC CAM Programmer — Mastercam/Hypermill

Zero Hour Parts; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zero Hour Parts in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to translate customer drawings into precise lathe and mill programs. You will create setup sheets, select tooling, and optimize cycle time, yield, and costs while guiding a cell of CNC machines and one operator.

You will verify parts with calipers and micrometers, troubleshoot programs in real time, and collaborate across teams to resolve issues, maintaining safety and quality under the QMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate/technical certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer drawings/specs into CNC lathe/mill programs using Mastercam or Hypermill.
• Create 3D models or 2D drawings from customer inputs.
• Produce setup sheets; define tooling and offsets to optimize cycle time, yield, and cost.
• Instruct and support setups on CNC mills and lathes; solve programming and process issues.
• Drive purchasing requisitions for tooling/BOM; collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Perform in-process checks using calipers and inspection equipment.
• Lead a cell with up to three CNC machines and up to one operator; manage day-to-day priorities.
• Champion a safe, orderly environment and continuous improvement within the QMS.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Problem solving

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s in Engineering Technology

Technical certifications/advanced apprenticeship

Tools

Mastercam

Hypermill

Job description

Zero Hour Parts in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to translate customer drawings into precise lathe and mill programs. You will create setup sheets, select tooling, and optimize cycle time, yield, and costs while guiding a cell of CNC machines and one operator.

You will verify parts with calipers and micrometers, troubleshoot programs in real time, and collaborate across teams to resolve issues, maintaining safety and quality under the QMS.