CNC Programmer

ACE Partners; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Partners in Minnesota seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to create, prove out, and optimize multi-axis programs in a production setting. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and shop-floor teams to keep programs accurate, processes efficient, and tooling costs down.

The role requires 5+ years in CAD/CAM programming (Esprit and SolidWorks) and a Level 3 machinist background, with strong GD&T and trig-based math skills. On-site work with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CAD/CAM programming experience with Esprit and SolidWorks.
• Background as a Level 3 machinist.
• Strong knowledge of speeds and feeds, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
• Solid shop math including trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify CNC programs and setup sheets for multi-axis parts using Gibbs and SolidWorks.
• Prove out programs on the machine and adjust based on performance.
• Build and maintain programs for part families and organize files.
• Support machining processes and train operators on equipment and programs.
• Evaluate new tooling and fixturing to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality, and production teams.

Skills

Esprit

SolidWorks

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gibbs

Job description

We're looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to create, prove out, and optimize programs for multi-axis machined parts in a production environment. You'll work closely with engineering, quality, and the shop floor to keep programs accurate, processes efficient, and tooling costs down.

What You'll Do:

• Write and modify CNC programs and setup sheets for multi-axis parts using Gibbs and SolidWorks
• Prove out programs on the machine and adjust based on performance
• Build and maintain programs for part families and keep program files organized
• Support machining processes and help train operators on equipment and programs
• Evaluate new tooling and fixturing to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality, and production teams

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of CAD/CAM programming experience (Esprit required, SolidWorks required)
• Background as a Level 3 machinist
• Strong knowledge of speeds and feeds, cutting tool geometry, blueprint reading, and GD&T
• Solid shop math, including trigonometry
• High school diploma or GED

Nice to Have:

• 4-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Multi-axis milling experience

For more information, please email me at [e-mail]