CNC Programmer — CAD/CAM for Precision Parts

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to develop software programs that direct CNC machines to cut and shape metal or plastic into precise components. You will use CAD/blueprints and CAM software to generate code, run simulations, and ensure efficient and safe machining.

The role involves analyzing job orders, reviewing CAD models, calculating material cuts, and coordinating with shop staff to optimize sequences and tooling for quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience reading rough CAD drawings and blueprints.
• Familiar with micrometers and calipers.
• Strong math and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze job orders
• Review CAD models and/or blueprints
• Make calculations to determine where materials should be cut
• Define the best sequence of machining steps
• Decide tools, speeds, feeds and fixtures to be used then generate program code using CAM software to capture all these decisions
• Run simulation tests
• Conduct quality testing and correct/improve program code to increase efficiency, quality, and safety
• Communicate with other programmers, shop floor management, machinists/setup and operators and engineering and sales staff to achieve this.

Skills

Read drawings

1-2 years exp

Read micrometers

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Express Employment Professionals seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to develop software programs that direct CNC machines to cut and shape metal or plastic into precise components. You will use CAD/blueprints and CAM software to generate code, run simulations, and ensure efficient and safe machining.

The role involves analyzing job orders, reviewing CAD models, calculating material cuts, and coordinating with shop staff to optimize sequences and tooling for quality results.