Senior CNC Programmer & Precision Machining Engineer

CCT Manufacturing Solutions; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Professional development

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

CCT Enterprises in Auburn, IN is seeking a Precision Machining Programming Engineer to design, program, and refine CNC processes for new parts, including tooling, strategy, and setup sheets. You will program lathes, Swiss turning machines, and milling centers; perform hands-on setups and prove-outs, review drawings, and develop clear work instructions.

The role demands a collaborative, detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to leverage automation and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CNC manufacturing.
• Expertise in turning, Swiss machining, and/or milling.
• CNC setup and programming experience.
• Mastercam and/or ABILE programming.
• CAD: 2D/3D; VISI and/or SolidWorks a plus.
• Feeds/speeds, tooling, workholding knowledge.
• Manufacturing costs and precision production knowledge.
• Quality exposure: APQP, PPAP, ISO, CAR, SPC.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving excellence.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Nice to have: automation/robotics experience.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end machining processes for new parts—from strategy and tooling to code and setup sheets.
• Program CNC lathes, Swiss turning machines, and milling centers; perform hands-on setups and prove-outs.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues by finding root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Boost throughput and repeatability by optimizing cycle times, tool life, and workholding approaches.
• Author and maintain clear work instructions and process documentation.
• Train operators and setup personnel on new and updated processes.
• Review drawings, tolerances, materials, and requirements to determine the most effective manufacturing method.
• Support quoting by estimating cycle times, tooling needs, and process steps for potential new work.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and continuous improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Production to sustain capable, stable production runs.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining experience

Automation/AI tooling adoption

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

ABILE

VISI

SolidWorks

Job description

CCT Enterprises in Auburn, IN is seeking a Precision Machining Programming Engineer to design, program, and refine CNC processes for new parts, including tooling, strategy, and setup sheets. You will program lathes, Swiss turning machines, and milling centers; perform hands-on setups and prove-outs, review drawings, and develop clear work instructions.

The role demands a collaborative, detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to leverage automation and