CNC Programmer

Nbutexas; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nbutexas in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a hands-on CNC Programmer to own the development of safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes for precision components. You will translate customer drawings and CAD models into production-ready programs and processes, driving quality, delivery, and process capability in a high-mix environment.

You will work with aerospace, medical, and defense components, partnering with engineering and operations leadership to set standards and ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC setup and operation experience, and minimum 1 year of CNC programming experience.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM platforms such as Mastercam, NX/Unigraphics, Esprit, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with multi-axis milling or CNC turning in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds, and first-piece prove-out.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and apply GD&T to machining and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prove out CNC programs using CAD/CAM platforms.
• Sequence operations, select tooling and workholding, set speeds/feeds, design fixtures.
• Interpret customer drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, and control plans.
• Collaborate with Quality for first-piece approval and in-process inspection.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and cycle-time issues with setup personnel and engineering.
• Train and mentor setup personnel and operators on production methods and documentation.
• Maintain traceability in routers, inspection plans, production logs, and ERP per AS9100/ITAR.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

GD&T

AS9100

ITAR

Tools

Mastercam

NX/Unigraphics

Esprit

SolidWorks

Job description

Join our team as the CNC Programmer and take full ownership of developing safe, repeatable, and efficient CNC manufacturing processes for precision components. Reporting to the engineering and operations leadership team, you will translate customer drawings and CAD models into production-ready programs and processes, and set the standard that drives quality, delivery, and process capability across a high-mix precision machining environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on CNC programmer who has experience in multi-axis milling or CNC turning within a precision, regulated manufacturing environment, and who wants to work on technically demanding aerospace, medical, and defense components, as well as long-term career growth with a stable and expanding company.

CNC Programmer | What You Will Do

• Develop and prove out CNC programs using CAD/CAM platforms including Mastercam, NX/Unigraphics, Esprit, or SolidWorks
• Sequence operations, select tooling and workholding, establish speeds and feeds, and design or support fixtures for new and repeat jobs
• Interpret complex customer drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, and control plans to build complete machining methods
• Collaborate with Quality to obtain first-piece approval and establish in-process inspection requirements
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and cycle-time issues alongside setup personnel, operators, and engineering
• Train and mentor setup personnel and operators on approved production methods, inspection requirements, and documentation
• Maintain traceability in routers, inspection plans, production logs, and the ERP system in accordance with AS9100 and ITAR requirements

CNC Programmer | What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years of CNC setup and operation experience and minimum 1 year of CNC programming experience, or equivalent demonstrated capability
• Proficiency with at least one CAD/CAM platform — Mastercam, NX/Unigraphics, Esprit, SolidWorks, or comparable
• Multi-axis milling or CNC turning experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds, process sequencing, and first-piece prove-out
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T to machining and inspection requirements
• Commitment to FOD prevention, safety, QMS compliance, and working within an AS9100-certified and ITAR-registered environment

CNC Programmer | The Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off