CNC Programmer

Aspire Talent Solutions; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is partnered with a leading manufacturer in Grove City, OH seeking an experienced CNC Programmer. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and refining MasterCam programs for 4- and 5-axis HMCs/VMCs. Onsite with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, select tooling and cutting parameters, and drive post-processor adjustments. Collaboration with machinists and engineers to ensure first-pass success and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Setup Machinist
• 3+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer using MasterCam
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, 3D CAD models, and GD&T

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprint drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and customer requests to determine optimal machining strategies
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and workholding methods to improve accuracy and reduce cycle times
• Drive process improvements through toolpath optimization, tooling upgrades, and standardized programming practices
• Create, update, validate and optimize CNC programs for 4- and 5- axis HMCs/VMCs
• Work closely with machinists, engineers, and production leadership to validate programs and ensure seamless setup on the shop floor
• Conduct test runs and troubleshoot programming issues, toolpath errors, and post-processor adjustments
• Maintain program documentation, revision control, and organized file management
• Assist with fixture design considerations to enhance manufacturability and repeatability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading & GD&T

G & M code knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

MasterCam

Fanuc

Job description

We are partnered with an AMAZING manufacturer in Grove City, OH on their search for an experienced CNC PROGRAMMER. This person will be proficient in MasterCam: developing, optimizing, and refining machining programs for complex 4- and 5- axis horizontal and vertical machining centers. Reporting to the Machining Manager, this is a critical role to ensure the team exceeds production output, OTD, quality, and safety. This is an ONSITE position with a schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret blueprint drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and customer requests to determine optimal machining strategies
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and workholding methods to improve accuracy and reduce cycle times
• Drive process improvements through toolpath optimization, tooling upgrades, and standardized programming practices
• Create, update, validate and optimize CNC programs for 4- and 5- axis HMCs/VMCs
• Work closely with machinists, engineers, and production leadership to validate programs and ensure seamless setup on the shop floor
• Conduct test runs and troubleshoot programming issues, toolpath errors, and post-processor adjustments
• Maintain program documentation, revision control, and organized file management
• Assist with fixture design considerations to enhance manufacturability and repeatability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Setup Machinist is a must
• 3+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer using MasterCam (or other related CAD/CAM software)
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, 3D CAD models, and GD&T
• A broad knowledge of CNC machines, tooling, and workholding, and different types of metals
• Familiarity with G & M code for multiple brand controls; Fanuc experience highly preferred