CNC Programmer II

Cadrex; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote work stipend

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Education support program

Safety eyewear/shoe reimbursement

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a CNC Programmer II to program and operate CNC mills, lathes, and laser machines using CAD/CAM software. You will interpret drawings, generate toolpaths, optimize parameters, and verify programs through test runs and simulations.

Candidates should have 5+ years in CNC programming, strong G-code/M-code knowledge, and experience with multi-axis machining. Team collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming CNC machines in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC programming languages, such as G-code and M-code, and CAD/CAM software.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and materials, including milling, turning, drilling, and grinding operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machining issues and optimize CNC programs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to CNC machining and programming.
• Experience with multi-axis machining and complex geometries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements and parameters.
• Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, GibbsCAM) to generate toolpaths for milling, turning, and other machining operations.
• Optimize CNC programs for efficiency, accuracy, and quality, including tool selection, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies.
• Conduct test runs and simulations to verify program accuracy and identify potential issues or optimizations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality control teams to ensure machining processes meet design requirements and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug CNC programs, machine tooling, and equipment to resolve machining problems and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including CNC programs, setup sheets, tooling lists, and process instructions.
• Train and mentor junior CNC programmers and machinists on programming techniques, best practices, and safety protocols.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in CNC machining and programming.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times, including proper handling and operation of CNC machines and equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

M-code

CAD/CAM software

toolpath optimization

problem solving

attention to detail

team collaboration

safety awareness

multi-axis machining

Education

High School Diploma

One year college program certificate; or two to four years related experience

Tools

Mastercam

GibbsCAM

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is seeking a CNC Programmer II to utilize CAD/CAM software to program and/or operate conventional, special purpose and numerical control (NC) turret presses and laser machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements and parameters
• Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, GibbsCAM) to generate toolpaths for milling, turning, and other machining operations
• Optimize CNC programs for efficiency, accuracy, and quality, including tool selection, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies
• Conduct test runs and simulations to verify program accuracy and identify potential issues or optimizations
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality control teams to ensure machining processes meet design requirements and quality standards
• Troubleshoot and debug CNC programs, machine tooling, and equipment to resolve machining problems and optimize performance
• Develop and maintain documentation, including CNC programs, setup sheets, tooling lists, and process instructions
• Train and mentor junior CNC programmers and machinists on programming techniques, best practices, and safety protocols
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in CNC machining and programming
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times, including proper handling and operation of CNC machines and equipment

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience programming CNC machines in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency in CNC programming languages, such as G-code and M-code, and CAD/CAM software
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and materials, including experience with milling, turning, drilling, and grinding operations
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machining issues and optimize CNC programs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to CNC machining and programming
• Experience with multi-axis machining and complex geometries is a plus

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma
• One year college program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F; 6:00AM - 4:30PM

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.