Lead CNC Programmer & Design Engineer - Flexible Hours

100Hires, Inc.

Freeburg (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

GMI General Machine is seeking a senior CNC programmer to own all CNC programming from customer drawings through production. You will be the go-to engineering resource for customers, turning sketches and worn parts into production-ready parts.

You’ll set standards, collaborate on design changes, and help quote and bill projects while growing with the company. You’ll work on mills, lathes, horizontal boring mills, and plasma/laser/waterjet equipment, with Nesting in ProNest and modeling in

Qualifications

CNC programming expertise in a job shop or fabrication setting.
Strong ability to read drawings and GD&T.
Experience with wear-resistant materials and heavy plate machining.
Comfortable on the shop floor and on calls with customers.
Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Program CNC equipment (mills, lathes, boring mill, plasma/laser, waterjet).
Build and optimize nests in ProNest.
Convert customer sketches and worn parts into production models in SolidWorks/Inventor.
Collaborate with customer engineers on design changes and wear-life improvements.
Plan projects, track hours for quoting and billing.
Review RFQs and drawings for manufacturability before quoting.
Establish programming standards and verify programs on machine.
Assist with equipment/software selection as we grow.