CNC Programmer

Socket.dev; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marson International in Michigan is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to develop, edit, and optimize programs for mills and lathes, ensuring accurate setups and repeatable results.

You will work with machinists and engineers, select tooling, set speeds/feeds, and maintain program documentation, while upholding safety and continuous improvement in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Programmer/Setup Machinist (mills and lathes).
• Strong proficiency in G-code programming and CNC machine operation.
• Knowledge of machining principles, materials, and tooling.
• Experience with setups using fixtures and fixtureless methods.
• Familiarity with tooling systems, tool life management, and changeover practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and blueprints
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs (G-code) for mills and lathes.
• Set up CNC machines for production, including parts with and without fixtures.
• Verify setups, tool paths, and work offsets to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to improve machining processes.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for efficient machining.
• Support tooling changeovers and troubleshoot issues related to tooling and machine performance.
• Assist with tooling inventory management, including tracking usage and organizing storage.
• Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing to order necessary tooling and consumables.
• Maintain documentation for programs, setups, and process improvements.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all CNC operations.

Skills

G-code programming

Mills and Lathes

Fixture setup

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certification preferred

Job description

Job Title: CNC Programmer

Reports to: Supervisor of designated department

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm; extended hours may be required to support business needs

Starting Rate: (Based on experience)$28.00 - $33.00

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs (G-code) for mills and lathes.
• Set up CNC machines for production, including parts with and without fixtures.
• Verify setups, tool paths, and work offsets to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to improve machining processes.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for efficient machining.
• Support tooling changeovers and troubleshoot issues related to tooling and machine performance.
• Assist with tooling inventory management, including tracking usage and organizing storage.
• Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing to order necessary tooling and consumables.
• Maintain documentation for programs, setups, and process improvements.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all CNC operations.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:

• Proven experience as a CNC Programmer/Setup Machinist (mills and lathes).
• Strong proficiency in G-code programming and CNC machine operation.
• Knowledge of machining principles, materials, and tooling.
• Experience with setups using fixtures and fixtureless methods.
• Familiarity with tooling systems, tool life management, and changeover practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and blueprints
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.

Physical environment/work conditions:

• The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):

• This position works in a production environment. The position will report directly to the Production supervisor and will have daily interaction with other team members.
• This job description describes the general nature, and the level of work performed by the team members assigned to this position. It does not state, or imply that these are the only duties, and responsibilities assigned to the job. The team members may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by Marson International. All requirements are subject to change over time, and the possibility of modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.