CNC Programmer

MacLean Power Systems; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power, LLC is seeking a seasoned CNC Programmer/Setup Technician to optimize tooling and tool paths on Haas VF-3 and VF-2 in our Alabama manufacturing facility. You will write, edit, and verify G-code, set up machines, and ensure first-article inspection passes.

The role emphasizes quality control, troubleshooting, and mentoring team members, with responsibilities including reading blueprints and collaborating to improve throughput while maintaining safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of hands-on CNC programming and setup on Haas (or similar) vertical machining and drilling equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Experience verifying programs via graphics, dry-run, and first-article inspection before production release.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring when needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimize CNC tool paths/programs for Haas VF-3 mills.
• Write, edit, and optimize production drilling programs (G-code) for VF-2 drilling machines.
• Set up and operate VF-3 and VF-2 CNC machines, including tooling, offsets, and workholding.
• Check that items produced pass quality control requirements.
• Verify new and edited programs via graphics/dry-run and first-article inspection before release to production.
• Collaborate with team members to increase overall throughput.
• Provide leadership and training as needed.
• Adhere to 5S standards and safety policies.

Skills

CNC programming

Haas control

G-code programming

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Tools

Haas VF-3

VF-2 drilling machine

Job description

Job Summary

Develops, edits, and optimizes CNC programs and tool paths for Haas VF-3 vertical machining centers and VF-2 drilling machines in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for creating and editing tool paths for machining operations on the VF-3, and writing, editing, and optimizing production drilling programs for the VF-2, in addition to setting up and operating the assigned CNC equipment.

Job Duties

• Create, edit, and optimize CNC tool paths/programs for Haas VF-3 vertical machining centers
• Write, edit, and optimize production drilling programs (G-code) for VF-2 drilling machines
• Set up and operate assigned VF-3 and VF-2 CNC machines, including tooling, offsets, and workholding
• Check that items produced pass quality control requirements
• Verify new and edited programs via graphics/dry-run and first-article inspection before releasing to production
• Perform complex troubleshooting of equipment and perform adjustments or repairs
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
• Use required gaging instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators) to verify part dimensions and tolerances
• Collaborate with team members to increase overall throughput
• Consult with management and help with training
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring when needed
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter
• Over 5 years of experience, including hands-on CNC programming and setup on Haas (or similar) vertical machining and drilling equipment

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to write and edit CNC tool paths and G-code/M-code programs for VF-3 mills and VF-2 drilling machines
• Advanced use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills