CNC Programmer 5-Axis GibbsCAM High-Precision

Fathom Digital Manufacturing; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Dahlquist Machine, a Fathom Manufacturing company, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to develop and optimize programs for milling and turning. You will focus on manufacturability, efficiency, and repeatability while working with machinists, supervisors, and quality to ensure production-ready processes.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on machining knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a mindset of continuous improvement in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CNC programming in a job shop or high-mix environment.
• Experience with GibbsCAM required.
• Experience programming both milling and turning operations.
• 4+1 and 5-axis machining experience preferred.
• Twin-spindle turning with live tooling preferred.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and machining strategies.
• Reading blueprints with GD&T proficiency; hands-on machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling and turning operations using GibbsCAM, including vertical milling, 4+1, and 5-axis machining.
• Develop new programs for incoming parts focusing on manufacturability, efficiency and repeatability.
• Optimize existing programs to improve cycle times, reduce tool wear, and increase throughput.
• Select tooling, define cutting strategies, and support fixture concepts.
• Create setup documentation and collaborate with machinists during prove-out to ensure first-part success.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling and process issues in support of production and quality.

Skills

CNC programming

GibbsCAM

4+1 & 5-axis

Milling & Turning

GD&T reading

Hands-on machining

Tools

GibbsCAM

Job description

Dahlquist Machine, a Fathom Manufacturing company, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to develop and optimize programs for milling and turning. You will focus on manufacturability, efficiency, and repeatability while working with machinists, supervisors, and quality to ensure production-ready processes.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on machining knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a mindset of continuous improvement in a fast-paced shop environment.