CNC Programmer & Machinist - First Shift Onsite

Nextech Solutions; Middleton (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextech Solutions in Middleton, TN seeks a hands-on CNC Programmer/Machinist to edit and troubleshoot G-code for mills, lathes, and VTLs. You will work with operators on setups, offsets, tooling, and real-time problem solving to keep production moving.

The role is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. start with flexibility up to 7:30 a.m., onsite. You will develop CAM programs when priorities allow and interact with engineering on drawings and first-piece inspections.

Qualifications

• Machinist background with experience editing existing manual G-code on CNC mills, lathes, and VTLs.
• Ability to create new programs by copying and modifying existing programs.
• Hands-on experience with machine setups, work offsets, and existing fixtures and workholding.
• Experience with multiple CNC controllers (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Okuma, Giddings & Lewis).
• Ability to interpret blueprints, identify drawing or model errors, and use precision measuring tools for first-piece inspection.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CAM software such as SolidCAM is preferred.
• Four-axis milling and live-tooling experience.
• Ability to run machines independently to prove programs.

Responsibilities

• Edit and troubleshoot existing G-code and create new programs by modifying existing programs for mills, lathes, and VTLs.
• Help operators set up machines, adjust work offsets, and resolve machine alarms, tooling issues, and program errors in real time.
• Use and adapt existing fixtures, workholding, and custom jigs to minimize setup time and improve production.
• Interpret blueprints, identify drawing or model discrepancies, and provide feedback to engineering.
• Verify first-piece inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Research unfamiliar controller functions and existing programs independently, and serve as the primary contact for the shop area when needed.
• Support program prove-outs, including running machines when able and an operator is unavailable.
• Develop CAM programs as production priorities allow, choosing an approach that supports a timely production response.

Skills

G-code editing

Manual milling

Blueprint interpretation

CAM programming

Machine setup

Four-axis milling

Live tooling

Independent run

Tools

Fanuc controller

Mitsubishi controller

Okuma controller

Giddings & Lewis controller

Job description

Nextech Solutions in Middleton, TN seeks a hands-on CNC Programmer/Machinist to edit and troubleshoot G-code for mills, lathes, and VTLs. You will work with operators on setups, offsets, tooling, and real-time problem solving to keep production moving.

The role is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. start with flexibility up to 7:30 a.m., onsite. You will develop CAM programs when priorities allow and interact with engineering on drawings and first-piece inspections.