Senior CNC Programmer – 5-Axis Machining, 1st Shift

Lead Screws International Inc; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Screws International Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer for 1st shift (6am–2:30pm) to develop, optimize, and support high-precision manufacturing of complex parts.

The role requires hands-on programming for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines, with strong tooling and CAM software knowledge. Ideal candidates will read engineering drawings with GD&T, set up and validate programs, and collaborate across teams to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CNC manufacturing and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Write, revise, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines.
• Translate drawings and 3D models into machining instructions.
• Select tools, speeds, feeds, and sequences for efficiency and quality.
• Set up and validate new or revised programs with test runs.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality control to resolve issues.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

G-code

Fusion 360

ESPRIT

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification/associate degree preferred

Tools

Mori Seiki

Doosan

CMMs

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Lead Screws International Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer for 1st shift (6am–2:30pm) to develop, optimize, and support high-precision manufacturing of complex parts.

The role requires hands-on programming for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines, with strong tooling and CAM software knowledge. Ideal candidates will read engineering drawings with GD&T, set up and validate programs, and collaborate across teams to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times in a fast-paced production