CNC Programmer - 5-Axis & Swiss Precision Machining

Sora Resource Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group partners with a precision CNC machining manufacturer in Indianapolis, IN seeking experienced CNC Machinists/Programmers to support high-tolerance work for aerospace, defense, space, and medical device industries.

You will work on 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, and Swiss machining, using advanced CAM software and G-code to develop efficient, accurate programs for mission-critical components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Machinist/Programmer in precision machining.
• Strong experience programming 5-axis mills, multi-axis turning centers, or Swiss lathes.
• Proficiency with CNC CAM software.
• Strong understanding of G-code and CNC machining fundamentals.
• Experience machining complex parts to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of tooling, workholding, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/medical/space or similarly regulated environments preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 13485 quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, and Swiss operations.
• Program precision components for a variety of applications across multiple industries.
• Develop and optimize machining strategies for complex geometries and tight-tolerance parts.
• Utilize CAM software and G-code to create efficient, reliable CNC programs.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Determine appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues during setup, first article, and production.
• Optimize programs to improve cycle time, tool life, part quality, and overall machining efficiency.
• Partner with machinists, engineering, and quality/metrology teams to validate programs and processes.
• Support first-article inspection and make programming adjustments as needed.
• Maintain programming and process documentation in accordance with established quality requirements.
• Support existing production with program modifications and continuous process improvements.

Skills

5-axis milling

Multi-axis turning centers

Swiss machining

G-code programming

CNC CAM software

GD&T

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Tools

CAM software

Job description

Sora Resource Group partners with a precision CNC machining manufacturer in Indianapolis, IN seeking experienced CNC Machinists/Programmers to support high-tolerance work for aerospace, defense, space, and medical device industries.

You will work on 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, and Swiss machining, using advanced CAM software and G-code to develop efficient, accurate programs for mission-critical components.