Senior CNC Programmer – Automotive Precision Machining

TeraFlex Inc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ReadyLIFT in Ogden, Utah, seeks an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to support manufacturing operations. You will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for suspension and automotive components, working with machinists, engineering, quality, and production leadership.

The role requires strong CNC programming knowledge, hands-on machining experience, and the ability to mentor less-experienced programmers while driving process improvements and cycle-time reductions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in a production manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC milling and turning operations.
• Strong understanding of G-code and M-code programming.
• Experience programming multi-axis CNC equipment preferred.
• Strong experience with CAM programming software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and optimize CNC programs for mills and lathes.
• Program CNC equipment using CAM software and manual G-code programming when necessary.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, models, and manufacturing specifications.
• Determine appropriate tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies.
• Create efficient machining processes that improve productivity while maintaining part quality.
• Perform program prove-outs and assist with new part and new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs, tooling, machine setup, workholding, and dimensional issues.
• Optimize existing programs to reduce cycle times, improve tool life, and minimize scrap and rework.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently and consistently.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve dimensional or process‑related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support CNC machinists with setups, offsets, tooling, program adjustments, and production troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, program revisions, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain proper CNC program revision control and ensure current programs are available on the production floor.
• Identify opportunities for improved fixtures, tooling, automation, and machining processes.
• Assist with fixture design and workholding solutions for new and existing products.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to CNC programmers, machinists, and operators.
• Help establish machining best practices and standardized processes throughout the department.
• Support preventative maintenance and proper operation of CNC equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and manufacturing operations.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis CNC

G-code/M-code

CAM software

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or certificate

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

ReadyLIFT in Ogden, Utah, seeks an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to support manufacturing operations. You will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for suspension and automotive components, working with machinists, engineering, quality, and production leadership.

The role requires strong CNC programming knowledge, hands-on machining experience, and the ability to mentor less-experienced programmers while driving process improvements and cycle-time reductions.