CNC Programmer & Operator: Precision, Growth

Special-Lite; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insu

401(k) with Company Match

Performance and Holiday Bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assi

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Special-Lite in Michigan is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer/Operator who translates CAD/CAM designs into precise CAM instructions and sets up CNC machines for first-run productions. You will read engineering drawings, document programs clearly for operators, and collaborate across teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

You will perform in-process inspections and participate in design reviews while contributing ideas for continuous improvement and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus 2+ years CNC programming and machining experience.
• Comfortable reading written instructions and detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter mindset.
• Clear communicator with ability to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to stay steady under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machinery from engineering drawings and CAD files, translating design intent into precise CAM instructions.
• Create and modify programs, and document them clearly so operators can run them accurately.
• Set up and operate CNC machines according to established procedures.
• Perform in-process inspections and quality checks using standard inspection equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams on schedules and capabilities.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure parts meet specifications before production.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and process optimization.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining experience

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in precision machining or related field (plus)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Special-Lite in Michigan is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer/Operator who translates CAD/CAM designs into precise CAM instructions and sets up CNC machines for first-run productions. You will read engineering drawings, document programs clearly for operators, and collaborate across teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

You will perform in-process inspections and participate in design reviews while contributing ideas for continuous improvement and workflow optimization.