CNC Programmer: Process Optimization & First-Piece Lead

Mazak Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join the FMF team to develop safe, accurate, and production-ready machining processes for Mazak equipment. You will convert drawings and models into complete CNC programs, tooling plans, setup instructions, and prove-out support, owning the process from review to production release.

You will collaborate with machinists and engineers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost targets are met, while applying 6S and continuous-improvement

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with CNC programming.
• Experience in operation and setup of CNC machines.
• Proficient using Mastercam.
• Mazatrol experience is preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Understanding cutting conditions and adjusting to meet production needs.
• Experience using gaging instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.
• Experience with fixture setup and work holding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and optimize CNC programs from engineering drawings, solid models, and specifications.
• Simulate and verify toolpaths, work offsets, clearances, and machine limits before release.
• Prepare setup sheets, tooling lists, fixture instructions, and program notes; work with machinists during setup and production.
• Lead or support first-piece prove-out and release programs after quality and production checks.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and inspection requirements; coordinate with Quality to prevent nonconforming parts.
• Diagnose dimensional variation, surface finish, chatter, and tool-life; implement permanent corrective actions.
• Improve machining efficiency through better toolpaths and parameters while protecting quality.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance on manufacturability and schedule priorities.
• Maintain program files, setup documents, revisions, and tooling data with change-control.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC machine setup

Mastercam

Mazatrol

Blueprint reading

Cutting conditions

Gaging instruments

Fixture setup

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in CNC machining

Tools

Mastercam

Mazatrol

Job description

Mazak Corporation is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join the FMF team to develop safe, accurate, and production-ready machining processes for Mazak equipment. You will convert drawings and models into complete CNC programs, tooling plans, setup instructions, and prove-out support, owning the process from review to production release.

You will collaborate with machinists and engineers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost targets are met, while applying 6S and continuous-improvement