Senior CNC Programmer: Drive Precision & Process Innovation

IDEX Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for high-quality precision components. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Machining to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing and cost-effective operations.

The role requires 8+ years in CNC programming, CAM experience, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools. Expect 10% travel and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and lean practices in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming complex milling, turning, and multi-axis machining operations.
• 5+ years CAM programming experience.
• Working knowledge of ESPRIT system.
• Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Vericut.
• Fixture and workholding design experience.
• ERP/MRP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, verify, and maintain CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Generate and validate toolpaths through simulation, prove-out, and production support activities.
• Own tooling selection and optimization, including cutting tools, feeds and speeds, tool life improvements, and evaluation of new tooling technologies.
• Develop machining strategies, tooling, work holding, setups, and process documentation.
• Support new product introductions, process development, and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Maintain program revisions, setup sheets, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Train and mentor machinists on programming, machining techniques, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality, and safety initiatives.
• Conduct time studies or create estimates for machine/cycle times and update routing information for accurate product costing.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

G-code

M-code

GD&T

Feeds & speeds

Machine setup

Drawing interpretation

Troubleshooting

Training

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Related field degree

Tools

ESPRIT

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Vericut

ERP/MRP system

Job description

IDEX Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for high-quality precision components. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Machining to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing and cost-effective operations.

The role requires 8+ years in CNC programming, CAM experience, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools. Expect 10% travel and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and lean practices in a dynamic