Senior CNC Programmer (5-Axis) – 1st Shift

Strohwig Industries, Inc.; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Unpaid Excused Absences

Company-Paid Uniforms

Training & Apprenticeship Opportunites

Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Strohwig Industries, a Wisconsin precision manufacturer, seeks a Senior CNC Programmer to tackle complex 3-axis and 5-axis work on high-precision aerospace/defense components. You will optimize toolpaths, analyze drawings, and collaborate with engineers to push manufacturing capabilities.

The role is 1st shift in Richfield, WI, fully on-site, offering $42.00–$56.00/hour. You will mentor teammates and drive continuous improvement while delivering top-quality parts.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of CNC programming experience.
• Experience programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
• PowerMill CAM software experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CNC programs for complex 3-axis and 5-axis machining operations using PowerMill CAM software.
• Develop efficient machining strategies that maximize productivity while maintaining quality.
• Analyze engineering drawings, GD&T, models, and customer specifications.
• Select tooling, workholding, cutting strategies, and machining parameters.
• Collaborate with machinists, operators, engineers, and manufacturing teams to improve processes and reduce cycle times.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and improve existing programs.
• Support new product launches and prototype development.
• Mentor programmers and machinists by sharing programming knowledge and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in machining efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading drawings

GD&T understanding

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent with team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship, technical degree, or equivalent

Tools

PowerMill

Job description

Strohwig Industries, a Wisconsin precision manufacturer, seeks a Senior CNC Programmer to tackle complex 3-axis and 5-axis work on high-precision aerospace/defense components. You will optimize toolpaths, analyze drawings, and collaborate with engineers to push manufacturing capabilities.

The role is 1st shift in Richfield, WI, fully on-site, offering $42.00–$56.00/hour. You will mentor teammates and drive continuous improvement while delivering top-quality parts.