CNC Programmer-Operator: Precision Machining Pro

Smiths Group plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is seeking a CNC Programmer/Operator to set up and run CNC lathes, mills, and other machines. You will work from routings and prints in a precision-focused environment.

The role requires at least 3 years of CNC programming and operating experience, ability to read drawings, perform measurements with micrometers and calipers, and maintain strict tolerances. You will contribute to quality and efficiency across production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool programming & operating experience.
• Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret machine drawings.
• Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
• Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
• Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery.
• Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”.
• Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
• Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
• Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, vernier calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment.

Skills

CNC Programming

CNC Operating

Manual Machining

Reading Drawings

Math Calculations

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education

Tools

Micrometer

Bore Gauge

Vernier Calipers

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is seeking a CNC Programmer/Operator to set up and run CNC lathes, mills, and other machines. You will work from routings and prints in a precision-focused environment.

The role requires at least 3 years of CNC programming and operating experience, ability to read drawings, perform measurements with micrometers and calipers, and maintain strict tolerances. You will contribute to quality and efficiency across production teams.