CNC Lathe Programmer

Job Juncture; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced CNC lathe programmer in New Baltimore, MI, to program with live tooling, set up and run lathes per customer specs. You will verify part conformance, measure first- article units, and inspect to blueprints while maintaining tolerances in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of CNC experience, adept in Mastercam and precision metrology. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and thorough documentation in a clean, organized shop.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years programming, setup and operation on CNC lathe.
• Proficiency with Mastercam and metrology tools is essential.
• Ability to read blueprints and verify part conformity.

Responsibilities

• Program with live tooling, set-up & operate CNC lathe machines and produce parts per customer specs.
• Verify parts machined to customer specifications.
• Measure positions and first-run parts.
• Inspect and measure machined parts against blueprints.
• Monitor dimensions and adjust to maintain tolerances.
• Document production and quality logs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow company procedures and safety directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Metrology

Attention to detail

Tools

Mastercam

Gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Program with live tooling, set-up & operate a variety of CNC lathe machines and equipment, and machine parts from customer-stated specifications
• Ensure parts are machined to customer specifications
• Verify machine settings by measuring positions and first-run parts.
• Inspect and measure machined parts to ensure blueprint specifications are met.
• Monitors dimensions and makes adjustments as required to maintain tolerances.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Comply with all company processes, procedures, quality directives and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years programming/set-up/operating in CNC Lathe

• Ability to program using Mastercam
• Ability to use measuring instruments e.g. gauges, micrometers, calipers
• Ability to set-up & make edits
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read and understand CNC programming in order to verify parts are machined to meet requirements.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and does so with minimal supervision