CNC Programmer: Precision Machining & Process Optimization

Harris American Company; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harris American Company is seeking a CNC Programmer to create and optimize programs that control CNC machines, manufacturing precise parts and components per engineering specs.

Responsibilities include translating drawings into G-code, selecting tooling and cutting parameters, and testing programs to meet quality standards, while contributing to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training or associate degree in machining/CNC preferred.
• Proficiency in G-code and M-code required.
• Experience improving efficiencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs that define the machining operations required to produce specific parts or components.
• Translate engineering drawings, blueprints, or CAD/CAM models into machine-readable instructions (G-code).
• Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency and minimize material waste.
• Analyze part geometry, material properties, tooling options, and machining parameters to develop optimal machining strategies.
• Set up CNC machines and test CNC programs to ensure they operate as intended and produce parts that meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot programming errors, machine malfunctions, and quality issues that may arise during machining operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machining processes, optimize programming techniques, and adopt best practices that improve efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.

Skills

G-code & M-code

CAD interpretation

Machining knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training / associate degree in machining or CNC

Tools

CNC machines (mills, lathes)

Job description

Harris American Company is seeking a CNC Programmer to create and optimize programs that control CNC machines, manufacturing precise parts and components per engineering specs.

Responsibilities include translating drawings into G-code, selecting tooling and cutting parameters, and testing programs to meet quality standards, while contributing to continuous improvement and process optimization.