CNC Lathe Programmer – Paw Paw Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking skilled CNC Lathe Programmers to connect with Paw Paw area manufacturers. This network-building role focuses on setting up lathes, validating programs, and improving cycle times while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Candidates should read blueprints with GD&T, understand tooling and speeds/feeds, and bring hands-on machining experience to support multiple client opportunities across Michigan's manufacturing regions.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC lathes in a machine shop.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Familiarity with tooling selection, speeds and feeds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

CNC Lathe Programming

G-code

CAM software

Reading drawings GD&T

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + machining experience

Job description

Job Description:

CNC Lathe Programmer | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 – $89,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in cnc lathe programmer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Paw Paw area seeking CNC Lathe Programmers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers CNC Lathe Programmer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Paw Paw in Van Buren County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including South Haven, Bangor, Coloma, and Decatur.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Paw Paw region seeking CNC Lathe Programmers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with G-code and CAM software for turning.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with lean or continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to program mills as well as lathes.
• Experience with live tooling and multi-axis lathes.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Okuma controls.
• Formal machining certificate or apprenticeship.

Job Titles That Should Apply

CNC Lathe Setup Operator, Machining Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Tool and Die Machinist, Production Machinist, CAM Programmer, Machine Shop Supervisor, CNC Programmer, CNC Machinist, Lathe Operator

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Lists Offers Access Support Modeling BASIC Lean Manufacturing Operations Salary Hiring Partnerships SolidWorks Recruiting Compensation Inspection Manufacturing Specifications Programming Materials Troubleshooting Preparation Software Maintenance Engineering

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 89,000.00 (US Dollar)