CNC Programmer

Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co. Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental

Parental Leave

PTO

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Holidays

Company events

EAP

Flexible hours

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Seiler Precision Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop, maintain, and improve programs for milling and turning operations. This role collaborates with machinists, manufacturing engineers, and senior CNC programmers to establish reliable machining methods, support machine setups and initial production, resolve process issues, and improve production efficiency.

Candidates should have practical experience with CNC equipment, preferably gained through machining, setup, or shop-floor

Qualifications

• Practical CNC machining or setup experience, including direct involvement in machine operation, program prove-outs, or shop-floor troubleshooting.
• Experience developing, editing, or troubleshooting CNC programs. Mastercam experience is preferred; equivalent CAM experience will be considered.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T, with working knowledge of cutting tools, materials, and machining methods.
• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with machinists and other technical personnel throughout program development and production.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain CNC programs for milling and/or turning operations, with support from senior programmers on complex applications.
• Collaborate with machinists and setup personnel during program prove-outs, first article production, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Review engineering drawings and models to determine machining sequences, tooling, cutting strategies, and workholding requirements.
• Evaluate and improve CNC processes to support dimensional accuracy, cycle time, tool life, setup efficiency, and process consistency.
• Prepare and maintain setup instructions and program documentation; coordinate with manufacturing engineering and quality personnel.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Communication

Team collaboration

GD&T knowledge

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Seiler Precision Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop, maintain, and improve programs for precision milling and turning operations. This position works closely with machinists, manufacturing engineers, and senior CNC programmers to establish reliable machining methods, support machine setups and initial production, resolve process issues, and improve production efficiency.

Candidates should have practical experience with CNC equipment, preferably gained through machining, setup, or shop-floor programming responsibilities. Experience in either milling or turning is acceptable; proficiency in both is not required.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Perks And Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental health plans
• Parental and Bonding Leave
• PTO
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Here At Seiler We Are Committed To Not Only Manufacturing And Selling The Highest Quality Systems And Utilizing Modern Techniques, But We Are Also Committed To Our Employees’ Well-being And Happiness. In Addition To The Perks Above We Also Offer

• 9 annual paid holidays
• 1-2 free company events every summer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexibility in start/stop time for most positions
• Profit Sharing and More!

Responsibilities Include

• Develop, modify, and maintain CNC programs for milling and/or turning operations, with support from senior programmers on complex applications.
• Collaborate with machinists and setup personnel during program prove-outs, first article production, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Review engineering drawings and models to determine machining sequences, tooling, cutting strategies, and workholding requirements.
• Evaluate and improve CNC processes to support dimensional accuracy, cycle time, tool life, setup efficiency, and process consistency.
• Prepare and maintain setup instructions and program documentation; coordinate with manufacturing engineering and quality personnel.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Practical CNC machining or setup experience, including direct involvement in machine operation, program prove-outs, or shop-floor troubleshooting.
• Experience developing, editing, or troubleshooting CNC programs. Mastercam experience is preferred; equivalent CAM experience will be considered.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T, with working knowledge of cutting tools, materials, and machining methods.
• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with machinists and other technical personnel throughout program development and production.

Preferred Experience

• Five-axis machining or programming; experience with both milling and turning; multi-axis or multi-spindle turning; fixture and workholding design; SolidWorks; and precision machining for aerospace or defense applications.
• Candidates with substantial machining or setup experience who are developing their CNC programming capabilities are also encouraged to apply.