CNC Programmer

Besser Company; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Besser Company in Alpena, Michigan seeks an CNC Programmer to develop, write and improve CNC programs for diverse parts. You will specify tooling and fixturing, create operation sheets and setup sheets, and use CAD/CAM systems to draft and program. Strong shop math and blueprint-reading skills are required.

The role emphasizes precision, quality control, and collaboration with manufacturing to pull and release jobs from the system. Experience with office software and data entry is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and perform shop math.
• Proficient with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet use.
• Comfortable using copiers and fax machines and office equipment.
• Familiar with business systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, and improves CNC programs for a variety of parts.
• Specifies tooling, design, and fixturing as needed.
• Creates operation sheets, programs, blueprints and setup sheets.
• Uses precision measuring tools to ensure accurate setups and finished work.
• Inspects work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Uses CAD/CAM systems for programming and drafting work.
• Works with business systems to pull and release jobs to manufacturing floor.
• Queries systems for design and process data.

Skills

CNC Programming

CAD/CAM

Shop Math

Blueprint Reading

Measuring Tools

Data Entry / Systems

Setup Sheets

Office Software

Education

Associate degree in CNC Programming

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Company: Besser Company

Department: Programming

Location: Alpena, Michigan

Posted: 08/19/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The CNC Programmer develops, writes, and improves new or existing CNC programs for various products.

Essential Functions

• Develops and writes CNC programs for a variety of parts and assemblies.
• Specifies tooling, design, and fixturing as needed.
• Creates operation sheets, programs, blueprints and setup sheets.
• Uses precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, protractors, depth gauges, and dial indicators to ensure accurate setups and finished work.
• Inspects work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Uses various Computer Aided Drafting/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems, including 2D and 3D models for programming and drafting work.
• Works with our current Business System to pull and release jobs to the manufacturing floor.
• Queries business systems for design and process data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in CNC Programming or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Must successfully pass the Programming test within 60 days of hire date.
• Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, tooling, fixturing, and general shop practices. Ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, and use measuring tools. Proficient with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet use. Comfortable using office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Familiar with or able to learn business systems and related data entry. Ability to create setup sheets for the shop using drafting tools or software.