Lead CNC Programmer (4–8 Axis) & CAM Setup

Omega Engineering Inc; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Engineering Inc in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Lead Machinist to create new CNC programs using CAM software for existing parts. You will develop setup sheets and communicate setups to Operators, selecting tooling and work holding for each job.

This role emphasizes leadership over direct labor, requiring teamwork and strong drawing interpretation, G/M-code knowledge, and proficiency with Excel/Outlook/Word in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Write CNC programs for 4 to 8 axis machines per print/drawing.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine operation sequences.
• Mentor CNC personnel and monitor production to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify CNC programs for 4 to 8 axis machines to machine parts per print/drawing.
• Reviews drawings, blueprints, sketches, manuals, or sample parts to determine sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Analyze, install, test, review program to increase operating efficiency.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines. Checks for functionality and performance.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angles.
• Input or retrieve the correct program code from the machine and network.
• Perform first piece inspections and in-process quality control checks.
• Change tooling and offsets to assure product tolerances.
• Maintains and performs routine maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Completes required paperwork routing sheet, time sheet etc.
• Confer with supervision to resolve machining or assembly issues.

Skills

SolidWorks modeling

SolidCAM experience

Lead machinist

Print to part execution

3-4 axis CNC lathes

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office skills (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Job description

Omega Engineering Inc in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Lead Machinist to create new CNC programs using CAM software for existing parts. You will develop setup sheets and communicate setups to Operators, selecting tooling and work holding for each job.

This role emphasizes leadership over direct labor, requiring teamwork and strong drawing interpretation, G/M-code knowledge, and proficiency with Excel/Outlook/Word in a fast-paced shop environment.