CNC Programmer & Mold/Fixture Engineer

Hartzell Propeller; Landin Park (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Growth Participation Units (GPU)

Job summary

Hartzell Propeller LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Fixture & Mold Maker to join our manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and machine complex components, build fixtures and molds, and drive continuous improvement across tooling processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC programming and precision machining in mold/fixture/toolmaking environments, with strong CAD/CAM and GD&T skills.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC machines and precision machining in mold/fixture/toolmaking environments.
• Ability to read blueprints/CAD models and apply GD&T principles.
• Proven track record in fixture and mold building with process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CNC programs for mold components, fixtures, tooling, and precision parts.
• Set up and operate CNC centers to produce high-quality components.
• Machine mold bases, cores, cavities, inserts, and fixture components.
• Select tooling, workholding, and cut parameters to maximize efficiency.
• Read blueprints and CAD models; develop machining processes with engineering.
• Build, assemble, repair, and modify fixtures and molds as required.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement improvements to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
• Verify part dimensions with micrometers, gauges, CMMs when applicable.
• Maintain organized CNC programs, tooling libraries, and machining standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in productivity and quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Fixture design

Mold making

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

CAD/CAM modeling

Education

AAS in Mfg. or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Esprit CAM

Job description

Hartzell Propeller LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Fixture & Mold Maker to join our manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and machine complex components, build fixtures and molds, and drive continuous improvement across tooling processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC programming and precision machining in mold/fixture/toolmaking environments, with strong CAD/CAM and GD&T skills.