Founding CNC Programmer & Shop Builder

Isembard; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Isembard in Warren, OH seeks a Founding Machinist to launch a new CNC machining facility. You will program, setup, and operate CNC machines, while shaping workflows and training staff.

Over 3–5 years, the role grows toward production management and expansion of the technical team. You will implement AS9100 standards, build repeatable processes, and contribute to tooling and fixture strategies to meet aerospace quality requirements.

Qualifications

• CAM programming experience with Hypermill, Mastercam, or Siemens NX.
• Ability to machine tight tolerances, ±0.01 mm or tighter when required.
• Experience with high-end CNC machines (Haas, DN Solutions) and tooling strategies.
• Ability to read complex drawings and GD&T.
• Strong documentation and revision control discipline.
• Willingness to work in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, simulate and optimize CNC toolpaths (3-axis and 5-axis milling).
• Set, prove-out and run jobs to aerospace and defense standards.
• Reduce cycle times and improve machine utilization from day one.
• Select tooling, cutting parameters and work-holding strategies for challenging materials (e.g. aluminum, steels, titanium, Inconel).
• Design and improve fixturing strategies.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Build toolpath libraries, programming templates and documentation from scratch.
• Support new part introduction (NPI) from drawing to stable production.
• Contribute to DFM feedback for customers.
• Train newer machinists on programming standards as the team grows.
• Help build the factory — install machines, commission equipment, define workflows.

Skills

CAM programming

Tight tolerances

CNC machines

Feeds & speeds

Hands-on programming

GD&T reading

Documentation control

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Hypermill

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Vericut

Job description

Isembard in Warren, OH seeks a Founding Machinist to launch a new CNC machining facility. You will program, setup, and operate CNC machines, while shaping workflows and training staff.

Over 3–5 years, the role grows toward production management and expansion of the technical team. You will implement AS9100 standards, build repeatable processes, and contribute to tooling and fixture strategies to meet aerospace quality requirements.