CNC Programmer

Our Livonia facility is seeking a CNC Programmer in Livonia, MI to create 3-, 4-, and 5-axis programs for shop machines, including high-speed milling. The role drives improvements in manufacturing performance and consistency and requires travel for training at the Livonia site.

• Must be willing to work on the floor.
• Create CNC programs for several machines using NX and Vericut software. Multi‑axis 3‑D programming.
• Programming for high‑speed cutting of hardened steels and electrodes used in the production of high precision injection molds.
• Programming for a horizontal mill used in soft machining of steels and some plastics.
• Produces CNC programs for production using 3D CAD/CAM software.
• Prepares electrode drawings for use in the shop environment.
• Addresses and documents cause and corrective action issues to prevent future problem occurrences.
• Modifies drawings as directed by engineer.
• Assists in creating and maintaining standards to ensure product quality.
• Writes technical documents for products, including machining instructions and setup sheets.
• Able to work with extremely tight tolerances and use of the metric system.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.

• Experience using NX software, or comparable programming software.
• Proficient use of 3D CAD/CAM software; NX or similar preferred.
• Must have machine shop experience.
• Strong blueprint reading skills a must.
• Understanding and ability to update and modify databases associated with CAD/CAM software.
• Thorough understanding of the creation of multi‑axis programs to fully convey form, fit, function along with most efficient manufacturing of components.
• Knowledge of machining practices/principles, dimensional analysis, tolerancing, speeds and feeds.
• Technical judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills and written/oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to understand standard applications and provide technical solutions to co‑workers.
• Able to adapt as priorities and directions change.
• High ethical standards and team player.
• Able to work with limited direction.
• Knowledge of quality procedures for ISO 9000 / AS9100, preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office.