CNC Lathe Programmer - Elevate Your Machining Career in MI

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting for a CNC Lathe Programmer in Grand Haven, Michigan. This role focuses on developing and optimizing CNC lathe programs, setting up tooling, and ensuring quality through first article inspections.

Strong familiarity with G-code and CAM software is expected. We partner with manufacturers in the Grand Haven area and surrounding Ottawa County; opportunities may arise now or in the near future.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with G-code and CAM software for turning.
• Skill with precision measuring tools and tolerance checks.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, speeds, and feeds.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus hands-on machining experience.
• Experience programming CNC lathes in a machine shop.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.

Responsibilities

• Prove out new programs and adjust speeds and feeds as needed.
• Troubleshoot program errors and machining problems during runs.
• Inspect first articles and in-process parts to confirm dimensions.
• Maintain program files and revision records for repeat jobs.
• Work with machinists and engineers to improve cycle times and yield.
• Follow safety rules and keep machines and work area clean.
• Write and edit CNC lathe programs from drawings and specifications.
• Set up lathes with tooling, fixtures, and offsets for each job.

Skills

G-code

CAM software

Precision measuring tools

Tolerance checks

Tooling selection

Speeds and feeds

Read engineering drawings

GD&T

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machining certificate or apprenticeship

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting for a CNC Lathe Programmer in Grand Haven, Michigan. This role focuses on developing and optimizing CNC lathe programs, setting up tooling, and ensuring quality through first article inspections.

Strong familiarity with G-code and CAM software is expected. We partner with manufacturers in the Grand Haven area and surrounding Ottawa County; opportunities may arise now or in the near future.