CNC Programmer

Job Title:

CNC Programmer

Job Description

This hands-on CNC Programming role focuses on developing and optimizing programs for lathes and mills while directly supporting machining operations on the shop floor. You will own program development, improve machining processes, and solve real-time production challenges in close collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being both highly technical and practical, with the opportunity to influence tooling decisions, process improvements, and overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

+ Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for turning, milling, and other machining operations using CAM software, with a preference for SolidCAM.

+ Support CNC machine setup and prove-out activities to ensure programs run safely, reliably, and efficiently in production.

+ Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling sheets, and other machining documentation to support consistent and repeatable operations.

+ Troubleshoot CNC machining and programming issues related to tooling, machine performance, cycle time, and part quality.

+ Modify feeds, speeds, tool paths, and machining parameters to improve efficiency, extend tooling life, and enhance process consistency.

Essential Skills

+ Associate degree or equivalent technical certification in a relevant field.

+ 3+ years of CNC programming and machining experience.

+ Hands-on experience with CNC lathes and mills.

+ Experience working with metal machining applications.

+ Proficiency in CAM software such as Mastercam, SolidCAM, or similar tools.

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Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works or similar platforms.

+ Strong blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Work Environment

This role follows a typical schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is based in a manufacturing facility with approximately 100 employees. You will work closely with quality, safety, and other engineering departments, spending a significant portion of time on the shop floor and regularly around CNC machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bluffton,IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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