CNC Mill​/Lathe Programmer and Operator

Date: Jul 14, 2026

Location: Madison, IN, US, 47250

Company: Dorman Products

• Program and operate mill machinery utilizing software such as Solid Works, run tool paths, and fabricate products that meet drawing specifications. Develop CNC programs for production runs using Mastercam.
• Ensure the quality of our products by following inspection protocols, detecting and correcting errors before products are released. Experience with precision measuring tools and equipment is required. Find go/no-go gauging for operations to use at the machines.
• Be comfortable working with minimal supervision, using various shop tools, and maintaining CNC machinery.
• Experience with Haas CNC 2, 3 & 5 axis mills, Okuma mills, Nakamura lathes, and Haas lathes. We are happy to train the right person for the equipment we have with the right aptitude.
• Analyze drawings to determine dimensions and to choose cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Modify and change existing programs for all machines. Prevent duplication of programs and manage the program vault.
• Maintain tooling database library.
• Work with vendors to find new tooling opportunities.
• Train operators as new part runs start, ensuring all safety and quality expectations are met.
• Develop new fixturing and better ways to manufacture.

Qualified candidates will be driven, detail oriented, and have proven working knowledge of CNCs including programming 3 and 5 axis mills, programming lathes, tooling, tool set up and changes, along with work set ups and change overs.

To be successful, candidates must be able to multitask, prioritize, manage time efficiently, problem solve and be self‑starters. Blueprint reading skills and CNC operation experience are required. Completion of a technical or associate degree program is a plus. Experience with Haas, Okuma, Nakamura equipment and Mastercam experience are preferred.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.