CNC Programmer

Caliberr Staffing; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to work closely with shop floor, quality, and production teams. You will craft high‑efficiency programs using Mastercam, define setup needs, and optimize machining sequences to drive productivity and reduce cycle times.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of CNC programming experience in aerospace/prototyping environments, with strong skills in fixtures, 5‑axis milling, GD&T, and multi‑axis control programming (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc).

Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional CNC programming experience in high-precision environments (aerospace/prototype/job shop).
• Experience developing fixtures, workholding solutions, and tooling designs.
• Proven track record of optimizing, documenting, and creating robust machining workflows.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance, GD&T, and inspection techniques.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing obstacles to daily production operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CNC programs via Mastercam to optimize tooling choices and machining methods for production readiness.
• Refine and troubleshoot existing programs and setup routines to improve performance and reduce cycle times.
• Engineer workholding, fixtures, and tooling setups to meet manufacturing needs.
• Create documentation for machining best practices and setup procedures.
• Schedule machine setups to maintain a seamless, productive workflow.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve nonconformances and adjust programs to meet inspection standards.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Provide mentorship to production staff and machinists.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Fixture/workholding design

GD&T and inspection reading

5-axis milling

Reading and interpreting drawings

Tools

Siemens 840D

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Job description

To support our daily manufacturing output, the CNC Programmer collaborates directly with our shop floor, quality, and production teams. You will utilize your deep understanding of machining workflows to define setup needs and operation sequences while crafting high-efficiency CNC programs. Success in this role hinges on your ability to solve complex problems, drive productivity, and lead initiatives that improve our overall manufacturing processes.

Role Overview

To support our daily manufacturing output, the CNC Programmer collaborates directly with our shop floor, quality, and production teams. You will utilize your deep understanding of machining workflows to define setup needs and operation sequences while crafting high-efficiency CNC programs. Success in this role hinges on your ability to solve complex problems, drive productivity, and lead initiatives that improve our overall manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CNC programs via Mastercam to ensure all tooling choices and machining methods are optimized for production readiness.
• Refine and troubleshoot existing programs and setup routines to boost performance and decrease cycle times for the entire team.
• Engineer and define specific workholding, fixtures, and tooling setups to meet our manufacturing needs.
• Create comprehensive documentation for machining best practices and setup procedures.
• Organize and schedule machine setups to help maintain a seamless and productive workflow.
• Work alongside the Quality Engineer to resolve nonconformances and adjust programs to ensure parts meet all inspection standards.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to help the team achieve better safety, quality, and cost-efficiency outcomes.
• Offer technical mentorship and guidance to production staff and machinists.
• Handle additional tasks as requested.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Three to five years of professional CNC programming background within high-precision, aerospace, prototype, or job shop settings.
• Demonstrated history of developing fixtures, workholding solutions, and tooling designs.
• Proven track record of optimizing, documenting, and creating robust machining workflows.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance protocols, GD&T, and various inspection techniques.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting manufacturing obstacles to support daily production operations.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Mastercam (2018+) for toolpath generation, geometry creation, post‑processing, verification, and simulation.
• Background in supporting and programming Siemens 840D, Heidenhain, or Fanuc controls.
• Comprehensive understanding of 5‑axis and 4‑axis milling processes.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and GD&T standards.
• Solid grasp of machining principles, including speed and feed optimization, cutting tool selection, and process refinement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation and CAD model utilization.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong analytical capabilities and a talent for solving complex technical problems.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative team‑oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail with a focus on delivering quality and driving process improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and hit deadlines within a fast‑moving production environment.
• Self‑driven attitude with a hands‑on commitment to supporting production targets and enhancing operational workflows.

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