CNC Mill Programmer

CrossFire Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group in Troy, MI is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer to develop and optimize 3- to 5-axis milling programs for production parts.

You will work closely with machinists, engineering, and QA to improve efficiency, verify programs through prove-outs and first article inspections, and reduce setup time and material waste.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of CNC programming, machining, or related manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with Mastercam 2026 and CAD/CAM programming.
• Ability to interpret GD&T, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical machining education preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC milling programs using Mastercam 2026.
• Create toolpaths and select machining strategies, cutting tools, holders, and fixtures.
• Determine feeds, speeds, stepovers, depths of cut, and other cutting parameters.
• Read engineering drawings, CAD models, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Verify programs through prove-outs and first article inspections.
• Check machine offsets, tool lengths, work coordinates, and fixture locations.
• Review inspection results and adjust programs to achieve required tolerances.
• Reduce setup time, cycle time, tooling costs, and material waste.
• Recommend fixture and tooling improvements.
• Provide daily technical support to machinists and collaborate on process improvements.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam 2026

CAD/CAM programming

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

Calipers/Micrometers/Bore gauges/Heigh

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical machining education or equivalent training

Tools

Mastercam 2026

Job description

CNC Mill Programmer Location: Troy Pay: $30–$35 per hour Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire Work Arrangement: Onsite

We’re hiring an experienced CNC Mill Programmer to develop and improve machining programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling operations. This hands‑on role works closely with machinists, engineering, and quality teams to produce accurate parts, improve machining efficiency, and resolve production challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC milling programs using Mastercam 2026.
• Create toolpaths and select machining strategies, cutting tools, holders, and fixtures.
• Determine feeds, speeds, stepovers, depths of cut, and other cutting parameters.
• Read engineering drawings, CAD models, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Verify programs through prove‑outs and first article inspections.
• Check machine offsets, tool lengths, work coordinates, and fixture locations.
• Review inspection results and adjust programs to achieve required tolerances.
• Reduce setup time, cycle time, tooling costs, and material waste.
• Recommend fixture and tooling improvements.
• Provide daily technical support to machinists and collaborate on process improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of CNC programming, machining, or related manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with Mastercam 2026 and CAD/CAM programming.
• Ability to interpret GD&T, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical education in machining or equivalent experience and training.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• The position involves computer work and time on the shop floor, including standing, walking, bending, and occasional climbing.