Lead Mold CNC Programmer — Precision Tooling & QC

SMC Medical Manufacturing; Town of Somerset (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMC Ltd. in Wisconsin is seeking a Precision Mold CNC Programmer–Machinist to set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce mold components and production tooling.

You will interpret drawings and CAD models, optimize toolpaths, and collaborate with Toolmakers and Engineers to refine machining strategies. You will perform in-process and final inspections with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, adjust programs as needed, and support engineering changes and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
• 5+ years tooling/machining experience, ideally in moldmaking or precision tooling.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM (Mastercam and SolidWorks) and experience creating, modifying, and optimizing CNC programs.
• Skilled with precision measurement tools and gauges.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate multiple machines; detail-oriented communicator and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, program, and optimize CNC machining centers and lathes to produce, modify, and repair precision mold components, fixtures, electrodes, and production tooling.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, and GD&T; leverage Mastercam and SolidWorks to support manufacturing.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicator gauges, and other precision tools.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Support engineering changes, mold revisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CNC Programming

CNC Setup

Metrology

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Milling

EDM

Job description

SMC Ltd. in Wisconsin is seeking a Precision Mold CNC Programmer–Machinist to set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce mold components and production tooling.

You will interpret drawings and CAD models, optimize toolpaths, and collaborate with Toolmakers and Engineers to refine machining strategies. You will perform in-process and final inspections with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, adjust programs as needed, and support engineering changes and continuous improvement