CNC Programmer & Machinist — Hands-On, Precision & Setup

Top Gun Staffing, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Gun Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer who can read engineering drawings and independently write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code and M-code.

The ideal candidate will set up CNC equipment, determine tooling, speeds and feeds, run parts, and inspect outputs with precision measuring tools.

This role requires at least 3 years of CNC machining experience, ability to program, and a strong focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Demonstrated ability to program CNC equipment using G-code and M-code.
• Ability to independently write, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs.
• Strong CNC setup and machine operation experience.
• Ability to calculate and establish appropriate speeds, feeds, depths of cut, tooling, and machining parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and machining specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and related inspection tools.
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, machining processes, and dimensional troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify and correct machining or programming problems with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to quality, precision, and safety.

Responsibilities

• The strongest candidate will be a true CNC machinist/programmer who can take a print, determine the machining approach, set up the equipment, create or modify the G-code/M-code program, select tooling, establish machining parameters, run the part, inspect the finished product, and make any necessary adjustments.
• Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to loading parts, pushing cycle start, or operating established programs without programming responsibility will not be a fit for this position.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code/M-code programming

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Machining setup

Dimensional measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Top Gun Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer who can read engineering drawings and independently write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code and M-code.

The ideal candidate will set up CNC equipment, determine tooling, speeds and feeds, run parts, and inspect outputs with precision measuring tools.

This role requires at least 3 years of CNC machining experience, ability to program, and a strong focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced shop.