CNC Programmer & Machinist | Precision Milling Expert

NCW; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Personal Advancement

Job summary

NCW is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join our client’s manufacturing team in Mishawaka, IN. The role involves programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes and milling machines to produce precision components.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of turning operations, blueprint reading, CNC programming, tooling selection, and machining processes with emphasis on safety and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with hands-on CNC lathe or milling experience.
• CNC technical degree or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years in a CNC environment.
• Experience with Mitsubishi, Haas controls, Mastercam, and CAD software desirable.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, dimensional data, surface locations, and interpret geometrical dimensions and tolerances.
• Determine the sequence of shaping operations and select appropriate tooling and inserts.
• Validate programs using Mastercam software.
• Write or modify existing CNC programs and store them electronically.
• Operate CNC milling machine tool capacities, limitations, machinability of materials, and shop math.
• Operate CNC lathe to perform facing, reaming, boring, turning, and grooving functions.
• Utilize knowledge of machine tool capacities, machinability of materials, and shop math.
• Perform dimensional validation using micrometers, calipers, and other tools.
• Set up mills or lathes by installing jaws, vises, stops, and holding devices.
• Transfer stock to machines manually or with an overhead crane.
• Log all work activities into labor reporting software.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Blueprint reading

Mastercam

SolidWorks CAD

Mitsubishi/Haas controls

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNC technical degree or certificate

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks CAD

Mitsubishi controls

Haas controls

Job description

NCW is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join our client’s manufacturing team in Mishawaka, IN. The role involves programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes and milling machines to produce precision components.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of turning operations, blueprint reading, CNC programming, tooling selection, and machining processes with emphasis on safety and production efficiency.