CNC Lathe Programmer | Growth in Precision Machining

The Pivot Group Careers; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer in St. Johns, MI, to join a network of manufacturing partners. This role focuses on writing and editing CNC lathe programs, setting up lathes, and improving cycle times and yield with machinists and engineers.

The position is tied to a network of opportunities across Michigan. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent with hands-on machining experience, proficiency in tooling selection and G-code/CAM, and strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prove out new programs and adjust speeds and feeds as needed.
• Troubleshoot program errors and machining problems during runs.

Skills

Tooling selection, speeds & feeds

Reading drawings & GD&T

G-code & CAM software for turning

Precision measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

Okuma controls

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer in St. Johns, MI, to join a network of manufacturing partners. This role focuses on writing and editing CNC lathe programs, setting up lathes, and improving cycle times and yield with machinists and engineers.

The position is tied to a network of opportunities across Michigan. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent with hands-on machining experience, proficiency in tooling selection and G-code/CAM, and strong