CNC Lathe Programmer — Grand Rapids Growth

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is actively connecting skilled CNC Lathe Programmers with local manufacturers. This role focuses on writing and editing CNC lathe programs, setting up lathes, and collaborating with machinists and engineers to optimize cycle times and yields.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and hands-on machining experience, with strong capabilities in reading drawings, GD&T, G-code, and CAM software for turning.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Familiarity with G-code and CAM software for turning.
• Skill with precision measuring tools and tolerance checks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

GD&T callouts

G-code

CAM software for turning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

Okuma controls

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is actively connecting skilled CNC Lathe Programmers with local manufacturers. This role focuses on writing and editing CNC lathe programs, setting up lathes, and collaborating with machinists and engineers to optimize cycle times and yields.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and hands-on machining experience, with strong capabilities in reading drawings, GD&T, G-code, and CAM software for turning.