CNC Programmer - Mitsubishi Laser / Trumpf Punch / Trumpf Press Brakes

A Hiring Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer for an office-based role in Akron, Ohio. This position focuses on programming and optimizing CNC operations including laser cutting and press brakes. Responsibilities include creating CNC programs, supporting fabrication quoting, and troubleshooting production challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills paired with practical manufacturing knowledge. This role offers a chance to significantly impact throughput and quality while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Strong programming expertise in CNC operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot production challenges in real time.
• Familiarity with laser cutting and CNC press brakes.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.
• Collaborate with teams to improve quote accuracy and profitability.
• Provide technical support during setup and production runs.

Skills

CNC programming expertise

Practical manufacturing knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of tooling and cycle times

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support our laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication Trumpf punch, and CNC press brake operations. This is an office-based technical position focused on programming, optimization, technical support, and manufacturing input for quoting and estimating.

This role works closely with shop-floor operators, engineering, and estimating to ensure parts are programmed correctly, run efficiently, and are quoted accurately with realistic feeds, speeds, tooling, and cycle times.

The ideal candidate will bring strong programming expertise, practical manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot production challenges in real time. This position plays a critical role in improving throughput, quality, cost accuracy, and machine utilization.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Process Development

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for:
• Laser cutting systems
• CNC press brakes
• Develop nesting strategies to maximize material utilization and minimize scrap.
• Select proper tooling, cutting parameters, bend sequences, and fixturing methods.
• Verify programs for accuracy, safety, and manufacturability before release to production.
• Maintain organized program libraries and revision control.

Support the fabrication quoting process by providing:

• Accurate feeds and speeds
• Estimated cycle times
• Tooling recommendations
• Setup assumptions
• Manufacturability feedback
• Review customer prints and models to identify production risks, special tooling needs, or efficiency opportunities before jobs are quoted.
• Collaborate with estimating, and engineering to improve quote accuracy and profitability.
• Suggest design-for-manufacturing improvements when appropriate.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide technical support to machine operators during setup and production runs.
• Troubleshoot issues related to part quality, tooling, programming errors, machine limitations, and material behavior.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and process improvements.

Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to interpret drawings, tolerances, and specifications.

• Ensure programs meet print requirements and customer quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.