CNC Programmer / Machinist

Mindtris; Middleton (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Mindtris is seeking a CNC Programmer / Machinist in Middleton, TN, onsite for a 6–9 month assignment. The role involves editing and troubleshooting G-code for mills, lathes, and VTLs, with collaboration with operators to resolve issues, set up machines, and optimize tooling and fixtures for faster production.

Experience with manual and CAM programming is valued; the candidate should be able to modify existing programs and understand multiple controllers (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Okuma, GL).

Qualifications

• Machinist background with CNC programming experience.
• Edit existing G-code on mills, lathes and VTLs; create new programs.
• Interpret blueprints and verify drawings for discrepancies.
• Use precision measuring tools for first-piece inspection.
• Work with multiple controllers and independently research unfamiliar functions.

Responsibilities

• Edit and troubleshoot existing G-code programs for mills, lathes, and VTLs.
• Create new programs by modifying existing programs to meet job requirements.
• Assist operators with machine setup, work offsets, and solve alarms or tool issues.
• Adapt fixtures, workholding, and jigs to reduce setup time and improve production.
• Interpret blueprints and report discrepancies to engineering.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code editing

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Cross-controller familiarity

Tools

SolidCAM

Fanuc/Mitsubishi/Okuma/Giddings & Lewis

Job description

Job Title: CNC Programmer / Machinist

Location: Middleton, TN | Onsite

Duration: 6 9 months, likely less than 12 months

Work authorization: must be authorized to work in USA

Job Summary

The CNC Programmer / Machinist supports daily machine-shop production by editing and troubleshooting G-code programs for CNC mills, lathes, and vertical turret lathes (VTLs). This hands-on role works closely with operators to resolve programming and tooling issues, assist with setups and work offsets, and adapt existing programs and workholding for new jobs.

The primary focus is responding quickly to production needs in a shop where approximately 98% of existing programs were manually written. CAM programming is beneficial, but the ability to understand existing code and make effective modifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Edit and troubleshoot existing G-code programs for mills, lathes, and VTLs.
• Create new programs by copying and modifying existing programs to meet job requirements.
• Help operators set up machines, dial in work offsets, and resolve machine alarms, tooling issues, and program errors.
• Adapt and use existing fixtures, workholding, and custom jigs to reduce setup time and improve production.
• Interpret blueprints and identify drawing or model errors, providing feedback to engineering.
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges to verify first-piece inspections.
• Research unfamiliar controller functions and existing programs to resolve issues independently.
• Serve at times as the primary contact for the machine-shop area.
• Support machine operation and program prove-outs when an operator is unavailable.
• Develop programs in SolidCAM as time and production priorities allow, selecting programming approaches that best support timely production.

Required Qualifications

• Machinist background with demonstrated CNC programming experience.
• Ability to edit existing G-code on mills, lathes, and VTLs and create new programs from existing programs.
• Experience working with existing shop fixtures, workholding, and custom jigs.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and recognize drawing or model discrepancies.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools for first-piece inspection.
• Ability to work across different controllers and independently research unfamiliar functions. The shop uses Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Okuma, and Giddings & Lewis; experience with every controller is not required.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work directly alongside operators and respond to last-minute production needs.
• Willingness to take responsibility for shop support and act as the area s primary contact when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidCAM experience for mills and lathes, or proficiency with other CAM software.
• Four-axis milling and live-tooling experience.
• Ability to run machines independently to prove programs when operators are unavailable.

Mindtris, a minority women-owned enterprise, is at the forefront of digital transformation, technology excellence, and business growth solutions. Specializing in talent mobilization and innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing customer experiences across diverse sectors such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Engineering, and the Public sector. With a focus on deploying top-tier talent and fostering innovation, we empower businesses to thrive and excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, helping them reach new heights of success.

Mindtris is committed to fostering workforce diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.