Senior CNC Programmer: Swiss Turning & Precision Machining

Micro; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

MICRO is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer in Franklin Township, NJ to analyze drawings and customer specs, write and test programs, and set up machines for precise production. The role emphasizes Swiss turning programming, setup accuracy, and collaboration with Quality for first-piece inspection.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years CNC programming experience, CAM experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, ERP systems, and PartMaker.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in CNC programming or related field is required.
• 4–7 years CNC programming experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient writing programs from blueprints/solid models for CNC swiss turning machines.
• 1–3 years CAM programming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, run and revise machine programming to meet customer specifications.
• Set up machine with correct tooling to build product precisely and efficiently.
• Writes programs from blueprints and/or solid models for the CNC machines with Swiss turning machine programming.
• Loads electronic files onto the machine.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces.
• Creates set-up sheets based on tooling selection criteria.
• Monitors and verifies the accuracy of each job’s initial set-up and outcome.
• Responsible for the machine performance and product outcome of assigned projects.
• Revises programs and documents based on engineering changes.
• Maintains library of programs.
• Sets up and operates machine on a trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings.
• Performs first piece inspection and coordinates with Quality Inspector.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Set-up & programming

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in CNC programming

4–7 years CNC programming experience

1–3 years CAM programming experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software

CNC equipment

Citizen CNC

PartMaker

Measuring equipment

Calipers

ID/OD micrometers

Job description

MICRO is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer in Franklin Township, NJ to analyze drawings and customer specs, write and test programs, and set up machines for precise production. The role emphasizes Swiss turning programming, setup accuracy, and collaboration with Quality for first-piece inspection.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years CNC programming experience, CAM experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, ERP systems, and PartMaker.