CNC Programmer - Direct Hire

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions in Lino Lakes, MN is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to develop and optimize programs for high-precision parts. You will collaborate with machinists and engineering teams to improve processes and reduce cycle times.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CNC programming experience, strong GD&T skills, and CAM tooling knowledge (GibbsCAM/Esprit). This is a direct-hire role with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in precision machining.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC mill-turn equipment.
• CAM programming experience with GibbsCAM and Esprit preferred.
• Strong GD&T knowledge to interpret drawings and tight-tolerance components.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CNC certification or related training preferred.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work around machinery with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs for complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mill-turn equipment while developing efficient tool paths.
• Develop setup sheets, tooling lists, and workholding strategies for new and existing jobs.
• Support new job launches from initial programming and setup through production.
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, tooling, and machining issues and improve quality, cycle time, and tool life.
• Provide technical guidance and training to machinists on programming, setups, tooling, equipment, and processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to interpret drawings and GD&T requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Mill-turn setup

GibbsCAM

Esprit

GD&T

Medical device exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNC certification or related training

Job description

Job Title: CNC Programmer Location: Lino Lakes, MN Compensation: $40.00-$50.00 per hour Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday or 2nd Shift | Monday - Thursday Job Type: Direct HireAbout the Opportunity Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a CNC Programmer for a precision manufacturing company in Lino Lakes, MN. In this role, you'll develop and optimize CNC programs for complex, tight-tolerance components while partnering with machinists, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to improve machining processes. If you enjoy solving complex machining challenges and working in a high-precision manufacturing environment, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as a CNC Programmer

• Create, modify, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs for complex, tight-tolerance components
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mill-turn equipment while developing efficient tool paths
• Develop setup sheets, tooling lists, and workholding strategies for new and existing jobs
• Support new job launches from initial programming and setup through production
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, tooling, and machining issues and make adjustments to improve quality, cycle time, tool life, and efficiency
• Provide technical guidance and training to machinists on programming, setups, tooling, equipment, and machining processes
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to interpret drawings and GD&T requirements and continuously improve processes

What You Need to Bring to the CNC Programmer Role

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience, preferably in a precision machining environment
• Strong experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC mill-turn equipment
• Strong CAM programming experience; GibbsCAM and/or Esprit preferred
• Advanced knowledge of CNC programming principles, tooling, feeds and speeds, and machining processes
• Strong GD&T knowledge with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacture tight-tolerance components
• Medical device or other high-precision manufacturing experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, CNC certification, or related education preferred
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and tooling weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to safely use hand tools and precision measuring equipment and work around machinery, noise, metal chips, coolant, dust, temperature variations, and chemicals while wearing required PPE

Company Benefits

• Enjoy competitive wages with opportunities for advancement, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• You'll also be part of a supportive, collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and long-term growth.