CNC/EDM Programmer / Operator

M & M Industries, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

M&M Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions, is seeking a CNC Mill & EDM Programmer for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:30 PM–11:00 PM). The role focuses on programming, operating, and maintaining CNC milling and EDM equipment to produce precision tooling and mold components in accordance with engineering drawings.

Pay is $33.83/hour plus shift differential. Responsibilities include tool room upkeep, safety compliance, mold repairs, and precision parts production.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret GD&T blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings.
• Proficient with measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, gauges, digital indicators.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills to fabricate tooling components for molds.
• Perform tooling repairs and mold changes; design and build fixtures as needed.
• Maintain the tool room in a safe, clean, and organized condition.

Skills

Strong communication

GD&T blueprints

CAD models & drawings

Measuring instruments

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SolidCAM programming

SolidWorks design

Haas VMC training

AgieCharmilles EDM training

Job description

M&M Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision, quality, safety, and continuous improvement are essential to supporting efficient production operations.

The CNC Mill & EDM Programmer is responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining CNC milling and EDM equipment to produce precision components, tooling, fixtures, and related items in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. This role develops, modifies, and optimizes machining programs to support production requirements, new product development, and continuous improvement while ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficient machining processes.

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM–11:00 PM

Pay: $33.83 per hour, plus applicable shift differential

Pay Progression: Opportunities for wage increases at 90 days, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years, based on performance and successful completion of progression requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains the tool room in a safe, clean, and orderly manner daily
• Follows and enforces safety rules, regulations, and established shop practices
• Ensures the work area remains clean and organized
• Ensures parts meet the highest possible quality standards
• Programs, sets up, and operates conventional and CNC machines to fabricate tooling components for the manufacture and repair of injection molds; fits and assembles components into production tooling and fixtures
• Performs welding repairs as needed (welding ability preferred)
• Repairs damaged molds and supporting tooling
• Performs preventative maintenance on molds and tooling
• Designs and builds electrodes; programs, sets up, and operates CNC EDM equipment
• Designs and builds jigs and fixtures as needed, incorporating ergonomic considerations
• Performs in-press mold troubleshooting
• Performs proper mold changeovers
• Manufactures or modifies molds to meet production demands for existing and new products
• Produces replacement or repair parts when required, including situations where limited or no prints or 3D models are available
• Supports research and development efforts to design and manufacture new products
• Manufactures and improves prototype parts from engineering drawings
• Provides mold and tooling expertise during design reviews and product development
• Completes required Routsis online interactive training

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings
• Ability to utilize manual and visual inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and digital indicators
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Excel and Word functions

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience with plastics and injection molding required

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Mold Maker with CNC experience preferred
• SolidCAM programming experience preferred
• SolidWorks design experience preferred
• Haas VMC training preferred
• AgieCharmilles Sinker EDM training preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle a minimum of 20 pounds repeatedly and up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may be hot or cold
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)

What We Offer

M&M Industries offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and reward the work that drives our success. Full-time employees may elect medical, dental and vision coverage effective on their first day of employment. We also offer paid vacation/PTO and discretionary time off (DTO), with the amount and timing based on position and tenure; paid company holidays after 90 days; and a 401(k) with company match beginning on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. Educational reimbursement is available after one year of employment. Eligible employees may also participate in quarterly profit sharing when company performance thresholds are met. Hourly employees who work on a recognized holiday receive time-and-a-half for all hours worked. Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.