CNC Programing Technician- 1st Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Climate Solutions is seeking a CNC Programming Technician for the 1st shift in Tallahassee, FL. You will shape how products are machined on mills and lathes, lead programming efforts with Mastercam, and collaborate with engineers to optimize processes on the production floor.

You will mentor operators, implement fixturing and gauging improvements, and drive best practices to improve quality, uptime, and throughput in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC programming and setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Mastercam and CNC mills/lathes to optimize processes.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing with a track record of improving throughput.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixturing design, and inspection methods.
• Able to mentor operators and technicians on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC programming and process optimization for mills and lathes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive improvements in uptime and cycle time.
• Design fixturing, tooling, and gauging to improve precision and repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams on new product introductions.
• Develop clear work instructions and train operators for consistent quality.
• Apply structured problem-solving to reduce defects and scrap.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Setup & troubleshooting

Machining optimization

Process improvement

Mentoring

Education

Technical education (engineering, machining, or vocational training)

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

CNC Programing Technician- 1st Shift

Req ID: 50369 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

You'll play a hands-on role in shaping how products are made - helping drive quality, efficiency, and innovation across our machining operations. This is an opportunity to bring your CNC programming expertise directly to the production floor and see the real-world impact of your work every day. In this role, you'll be a trusted technical partner to engineers, operators, and leadership, ensuring machines run at peak performance while continuously improving processes. Your ideas and insights will help reduce waste, increase productivity, and support the launch of new products. If you enjoy solving complex machining challenges, mentoring others, and turning ideas into optimized processes, this role puts you at the center of it all.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead CNC programming and process optimization using tools like Mastercam, ensuring efficient, high-quality machining for mills and lathes
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive improvements in uptime (OEE), cycle time, and overall manufacturing performance
• Design and implement fixturing, tooling, and gauging solutions to enhance precision and repeatability
• Partner with engineers and production teams to support new product introduction (NPI) from concept through full production
• Develop clear work instructions and training to upskill operators and ensure consistent, high-quality execution
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D) to reduce defects, eliminate scrap, and improve throughput

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in CNC programming and machining, including hands-on setup and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Mastercam and programming for CNC mills and lathes
• At least 5 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment with a track record of improving processes
• Knowledge of tooling, fixturing design, and inspection methods
• Ability to communicate clearly and train or mentor operators and technicians
• Technical education (engineering, machining, or vocational training) or equivalent hands-on experience

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You'll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.