Senior CNC Programmer — Medical Device Milling/Swiss Turn

Exalta Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

EXALTA Group in Marquette, MI is hiring two CNC Programmers for Milling and Swiss Turn platforms, onsite. Senior level preferred with 5+ years experience and a focus on complex multi-axis programming and process optimization.

You'll develop CNC programs, set up machines, design fixtures, and drive improvements to cut scrap and cycle times while supporting new product introductions and validation activities.

Qualifications

• CNC Machining Certificate, Associate’s degree, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience programming and setting up CNC equipment in a production environment.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prove-out, and optimize CNC programs for Milling or Swiss Turn equipment.
• Lead or support complex machine set-ups and first article runs.
• Design and implement fixtures and tooling to support repeatable, high-quality production.
• Drive process improvements to reduce scrap, improve cycle time, and increase predictability.
• Support new product development and design transfer into manufacturing.
• Perform capability studies and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Troubleshoot machining and quality challenges using structured problem-solving.
• Mentor operators and Set-Up Technicians.
• Support implementation of tool monitoring, adaptive control, and automation technologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Senior-level candidates will additionally: Lead complex multi-axis programming initiatives; Establish machining strategies for new product introductions; Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert; Drive capital equipment recommendations and advanced process optimization.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

CAM software proficiency

Education

CNC Machining Certificate

Associate’s degree

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

CAM software

Job description

EXALTA Group in Marquette, MI is hiring two CNC Programmers for Milling and Swiss Turn platforms, onsite. Senior level preferred with 5+ years experience and a focus on complex multi-axis programming and process optimization.

You'll develop CNC programs, set up machines, design fixtures, and drive improvements to cut scrap and cycle times while supporting new product introductions and validation activities.