CNC Programmer – Precision CAM/CAD Machining

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Columbia is hiring a CNC Programmer to safely and accurately operate CNC machinery. You will develop CAM programs from CAD models or blueprints to guide machining of metal or plastic parts for aerospace, automotive, tools, and other components.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, calculating cut paths, selecting tools and feeds, running simulations, and improving code for efficiency and safety, while coordinating with engineers and shop staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• 1–2 years of CNC programming experience preferred.
• Ability to read micrometers and calipers.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills.
• Attention to detail with a results-driven approach.
• Good communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and be taught.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze job orders.
• Review CAD models and/or blueprints.
• Make calculations to determine where materials should be cut.
• Define the best sequence of machining steps.
• Decide tools, speeds, feeds and fixtures to be used then generate CAM code.
• Run simulation tests.
• Conduct quality testing and improve code to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Communicate with programmers, shop floor management, machinists/setup and operators and engineering and sales staff to achieve this.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Mathematics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD models

CAM software

Micrometer/calipers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Columbia is hiring a CNC Programmer to safely and accurately operate CNC machinery. You will develop CAM programs from CAD models or blueprints to guide machining of metal or plastic parts for aerospace, automotive, tools, and other components.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, calculating cut paths, selecting tools and feeds, running simulations, and improving code for efficiency and safety, while coordinating with engineers and shop staff.