Lead CNC Programmer & Process Optimizer

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life disability insurance

401k matching

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Canton Drop Forge is seeking a Lead CNC Programmer to provide advanced CNC programming and technical support in our machine shop. You will serve as the primary technical resource for CNC programming, machining processes, tooling, and program optimization, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.

You will drive process improvements, standardize programming practices, and train CNC operators to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC programming and machining in manufacturing.
• Advanced CNC programming, CAD/CAM, tooling, speeds/feeds, setups, and optimization.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings with tolerances.
• Serve as a technical resource and promote consistent programming practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; identify root causes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Proficiency with CNC programming software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for operations.
• Determine machining sequences, tooling, speeds/feeds, and setups.
• Provide technical guidance to machinists and operators.
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling, and dimensional issues; root-cause analysis.
• Improve cycle time, tool life, and machine utilization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and shop floor.
• Maintain programming standards and documentation.
• Provide training on programming and machining practices.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Machining methods

Tooling

Speeds and feeds

Setups

Process optimization

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

CNC programming software

Excel

Education

AS9100 quality standards familiarity

Tools

CAD/CAM

Excel

CNC programming software

Job description

Canton Drop Forge is seeking a Lead CNC Programmer to provide advanced CNC programming and technical support in our machine shop. You will serve as the primary technical resource for CNC programming, machining processes, tooling, and program optimization, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.

You will drive process improvements, standardize programming practices, and train CNC operators to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.