CNC Programmer; 3rd Shift

Are you a skilled and motivated CNC Programming Professional looking for your next opportunity to make an impact? Emerson has a great opportunity at our Marshalltown, Iowa facility. The CNC Programmer plays a key role in supporting high‑precision machining operations by creating, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for complex components across a variety of machines.

This role is responsible for translating engineering models and drawings into efficient machining processes, including selecting tools, designing fixtures, and programming toolpaths using CAM software. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and tooling teams to support the launch of new products, improve existing processes, and help ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality components.

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi‑axis CNC machines using CAM software (e.g., Edgecam, Gibbscam, Siemens NX).
• Design and/or specify fixturing and work holding solutions to ensure repeatable setups, part stability, and machining accuracy.
• Analyze quality data and assist with root cause investigations for machining‑related nonconformances; implement corrective programming changes.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve tool life, and reduce scrap and rework.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and support new product introduction.
• Assist in the development of capital investment plans, supporting machine and fixture capability requirements.
• Provide mentorship to CNC operators and programmers, promoting skill development and consistency in process execution.
• Work 3rd shift (12:00 am – 8:00 am).

• 2‑year degree in a manufacturing, machining, engineering, or industrial technology‑related field or a minimum of 3 years of CNC machining and programming experience.
• Experience with CAM software (e.g., Edgecam, Gibbscam, Siemens NX).
• Strong understanding of geometry and trigonometry fundamentals.
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and apply engineering part prints and technical drawings.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You identify and seize new opportunities. You effectively communicate in various settings: one‑on‑one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You partner with others to get work done. You experiment to find new solutions.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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