Multi-Axis CNC Programmer-Setter

Multi-Axis CNC Programmer-Setter

Location:

Hamilton, Ohio | Employment:
Full-Time | Compensation: $28–$40/hr Mural Group is partnering with a precision CNC machine shop in Hamilton, OH to add an experienced expert who can own the entire machining workflow—from setup to production handoff.

A day in this role

You arrive to a stack of complex prints with tight GD&T callouts (ASME Y14.5). The first job is a titanium part destined for aerospace. You choose the right work holding, build a tooling plan, and bring a 5-axis milling center online. At the control, you refine the posted toolpaths—tweaking G-code and conversational steps to nail tolerances and surface finish. A first-article heads to the CMM;

you verify with micrometers, bore/thread gauges, and surface measurement tools, then document results. With production underway, you monitor process capability, adjust offsets, and eliminate chatter or surface defects as they arise. Later, you stage a lights-out cell with robot assist for stainless components, mentor an operator on best practices, and update traveler records and tool inventory before closing the loop.

What you’ll ownEnd-to-end setups on CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turn/multi-axis equipment—from print to first-part approval

Selection and qualification of tooling, work holding, and fixturing suited to geometry and material

On-control program edits and optimization (G-code, conversational, or CAM post) to achieve tolerance and finish

First-article inspection using CMM and precision hand metrology; thorough documentation

Production execution: in-process checks, offsets, and tooling adjustments to maintain capability

Interpretation of complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer-specific requirements

Support for automation and lights-out machining cells, including robot-assisted operations

Troubleshooting chatter, tool breakage, dimensional drift, and surface finish issues

Mentoring CNC Operators and contributing to process improvement and cycle-time reduction

Accurate recordkeeping across travelers, production logs, and tool inventories

What you bring5+ years of CNC machining with proven setup and program-editing capability

Proficiency on multi-axis platforms: milling, turning, and/or combined mill-turn Fluency reading complex prints and GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Hands-on metrology: CMM, surface plates, micrometers, bore gauges, and thread gauges

Deep understanding of cutting tools, strategies, speeds/feeds, and work holding by material

Experience machining aluminum, steel, stainless, and at least one specialty alloy (e.g., titanium, Inconel)
Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple concurrent jobs Uncompromising commitment to first-time quality and zero-defect production

Bonus points

Experience on 5-axis milling centers (Mazak, DMG Mori, Haas, or similar)
Mill-turn or Swiss-turn programming/operation

Background in aerospace (AS9100) or defense environments CAM programming (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Hypermill, etc.)CMM programming (Calypso, PC-DMIS, or equivalent)
Hands-on with lights-out/robotic automation cells

Core proficienciesCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingG-CodeCNC Machine Setup & Changeover Aerospace Manufacturing Equipment you’ll runCNC Swiss LatheCNC Lathe (5+ axis)