CNC Lathe Tech/Programmer

Torrey Holistics; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NN, Inc. in Kentwood, MI is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Technician/Programmer to join our automotive manufacturing team. You will program, set up, operate, and maintain CNC lathes to produce high-precision automotive components in line with engineering specs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of production CNC experience, strong GD&T reading skills, and proficiency with G-code and CAM systems such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, or Esprit. Experience with first-article inspections is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a production environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in CNC programming (G-code) and CAM systems (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit).
• Experience with CNC lathes.
• Understanding of tooling, feeds/speeds, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC lathe programs
• Set up CNC lathes, and other machining centers- including tooling, fixtures, and machine offsets.
• Validate new programs through dry runs and first-article inspections.
• Continuously improve programs to reduce cycle time and enhance tool life.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce precision automotive components according to production schedules.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T symbols, and technical specifications.
• Monitor machining operations to ensure consistent quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, or other metrology tools.

Skills

CNC machining

G-code programming

Blueprints & GD&T

CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360,Es

CNC lathe operation

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Esprit

Job description

Who We Are:

Autocam, a division of NN, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-performance precision components. We combine innovative thinking with machining technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible. NN Inc. is a global diversified industrial manufacturer dedicated to driving customer success through innovation and quality. With over 3,200 employees across 23 manufacturing facilities worldwide, we are committed to delivering high-performance precision components.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Technician/Programmer to join our automotive manufacturing team. This role is responsible for programming, setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machining equipment to produce high-quality components that meet strict automotive specifications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and experienced with CAD/CAM systems and G-code programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC lathe programs
• Set up CNC lathes, and other machining centers- including tooling, fixtures, and machine offsets.
• Validate new programs through dry runs and first-article inspections.
• Continuously improve programs to reduce cycle time and enhance tool life.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce precision automotive components according to production schedules.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T symbols, and technical specifications.
• Monitor machining operations to ensure consistent quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, or other metrology tools.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a production environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in CNC programming (G-code) and CAM systems (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit).
• Experience with CNC lathes.
• Understanding of tooling, feeds/speeds, materials (steel, aluminum, castings, etc.).

Preferred:

• Automotive or high-precision manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 standards.

For positions requiring access to technical data, NN, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.