CNC Milling Programmer & Process Optimizer

Paycom - ATS; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to independently plan, set up, prove out, and optimize 3- to 5-axis milling programs for precision parts. The role requires reading blueprints, GD&T, and CAM programming across Tebis, PowerMill, Siemens NX CAM, and Mastercam.

You will select tooling, run multiple machines, troubleshoot issues, and train less-experienced operators while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC programming, setup, and milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred in CNC machining, CAD/CAM, or related field.
• Experience with Tebis, PowerMill, Siemens NX CAM, Mastercam, or comparable CAM software.
• Hands-on CNC mill experience with Haas, Hermle, YCM, Kitamura, Bavius, Makino, TriMill, Fooke, Starrag, or similar equipment.
• Working knowledge of Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak/Mazatrol, Siemens, Haas or similar controllers.
• Ability to work independently, solve technical machining issues, and support training of less-experienced employees.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Tebis, PowerMill, Siemens NX CAM, Mastercam, or similar CAM software.
• Select tooling, holders, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies based on material, tolerances, part geometry, finish requirements, and machine capability.
• Independently set up, prove out, and complete CNC milling jobs, including fixtures, tooling, offsets, program loading, first-piece verification, and in-process inspection.
• Program and support roughing, finishing, drilling, contouring, pocketing, and 3-axis or 5-axis machining operations.
• Operate and monitor multiple CNC machines as workload and job complexity allow.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, fixture, machine-operation, and quality issues; make approved adjustments and escalate concerns as needed.
• Use heat-shrink tooling equipment and maintain tools, fixtures, machines, and a clean work area.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Document job time, setups, program changes, tooling, and inspection activity daily.
• Train and support other employees on CNC operation, setup, quality, safety, and troubleshooting practices.
• Follow all Company policies, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC milling

Troubleshooting

Tooling knowledge

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or trade-school training

CAD/CAM education

Tools

Tebis

PowerMill

Siemens NX CAM

Mastercam

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to independently plan, set up, prove out, and optimize 3- to 5-axis milling programs for precision parts. The role requires reading blueprints, GD&T, and CAM programming across Tebis, PowerMill, Siemens NX CAM, and Mastercam.

You will select tooling, run multiple machines, troubleshoot issues, and train less-experienced operators while maintaining high safety and quality standards.