CNC Programmer - Barrel Machining

Veridian Tech; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridian Tech in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a CNC Programmer for barrel machining. The role focuses on hands-on support, Mazatrol programming, tooling and PSF drawing updates, and developing a preventive maintenance program to strengthen daily production and drive efficiency.

The candidate will update tooling drawings and shop documents, revise Solumina process instructions, and collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance to resolve process issues, while improving repeatability and

Qualifications

• Experience with Mazatrol programming for CNC mills/turns.
• Proven ability to reduce setup times on high-mix production lines.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and efficiency improvement focus.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience documenting processes and updating drawings/manufacturing docs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Mazatrol programs for barrel machining operations.
• Update tooling prints and manufacturing drawings to reflect changes.
• Maintain and revise Solumina process instructions, routings, and docs.
• Identify and implement changeover reduction opportunities to improve uptime.
• Establish and support a preventive maintenance program for equipment and tooling.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Support engineering and process changes while maintaining documentation accuracy.

Skills

Mazatrol programming

Setup reduction

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

High-mix production support

Tools

Enovia

Solumina

Job description

CNC Programmer - Barrel Machining

Kalamazoo, MI (Onsite)
Contract

Executive Summary

The role is centered on hands-on support and may include Mazatrol programming, tooling and PSF drawing updates, process documentation, changeover reduction, and the development of a preventive maintenance program.

This position is intended to strengthen day-to-day production support while driving practical improvements in efficiency, and capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, and optimize Mazatrol programs for barrel machining operations
• Update tooling prints and manufacturing drawings to reflect current production requirements and approved changes
• Maintain and revise Solumina process instructions, routings, and related manufacturing documentation
• Identify and implement changeover reduction opportunities to improve uptime and throughput
• Establish and support a preventive maintenance (PM) program for equipment, tooling, and critical process elements
• Partner with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve process issues
• Help standardize manufacturing methods to improve repeatability, reduce variation, and support training
• Support engineering and process changes while maintaining documentation accuracy and shop-floor readiness

Core Deliverables

The role is expected to produce and sustain the following deliverables:

• Production-ready Mazatrol programs
• Updated tooling and manufacturing prints and controlled drawings
• Current Solumina process documentation
• Changeover reduction action list with implemented improvements
• PM program structure, task definitions, and rollout support
• Ongoing support for process troubleshooting and manufacturing efficiency improvements

Skills and Experience Desired

Candidates for this role should demonstrate:

• Experience operating Mill, Lathe, Millturn machining equipment
• Working knowledge of Mazatrol programming
• Experience updating tooling drawings, prints, and shop documentation
• Familiarity with Enovia as a PLM
• Familiarity with Solumina or similar manufacturing execution/process documentation systems
• Knowledge of setup reduction and lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to work independently in a high-mix, production-support environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills