Cnc Programmer Ii-Mill-Turn & Cnc Machining

Company: Azimuth Technology

Location: Naples, Florida

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: VP of Manufacturing

Compensation: Based on experience

• Develop, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs for assigned production machining operations.
• Support CNC lathes, mills, mill-turn equipment, and other production machining platforms as assigned.
• Support machine setups, first-piece development, job launches, and program prove-out.
• Assist with tooling, offsets, feeds and speeds, cycle-time improvement, and production troubleshooting.
• Resolve common machining issues related to tool wear, chatter, surface finish, dimensional variation, and process instability.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, tool lists, process notes, and production documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T requirements, customer specifications, and inspection feedback.
• Work with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Product Management to support production needs.
• Contribute to improvements in setup efficiency, tooling performance, scrap reduction, and machine utilization.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to setup technicians, machinists, and operators without assuming supervisory responsibility.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality system requirements, and manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement and process repeatability initiatives across assigned machining areas.

• Minimum of 3+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining or production manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming or editing CNC programs for lathes, mills, or mill‑turn equipment.
• Working knowledge of:
• Tool offsets
• Feeds and speeds
• Setup support
• Ability to support machine setups, job prove‑out, and production startup activities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and machining requirements.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tight tolerance machining.
• Ability to troubleshoot common machining issues, including tool wear, chatter, surface finish, dimensional variation, and offset adjustments.
• Experience creating or maintaining setup sheets, tool lists, and process documentation.
• Ability to work directly on the shop floor in a hands‑on capacity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple departments.
• Ability to follow established procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Ability to provide technical support to machinists, setup technicians, and operators without direct supervisory responsibility.

• Experience with mill‑turn machining.
• Experience with Swiss‑style machining.
• Experience with Miyano, Tsugami, Citizen, Star, Haas, Doosan, Okuma, Mori, or similar CNC platforms.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, firearms, medical device, or other high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or high‑mix production environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience supporting first‑article inspections and process validation.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

The ideal candidate is a reliable, hands‑on CNC programming professional who supports production with urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail. This person is comfortable working directly on the shop floor, supporting setups, solving machining problems, and helping improve repeatability.

• Hands‑on and floor‑focused.
• Skilled in CNC programming and program editing.
• Experienced with CNC lathes, mills, and/or mill‑turn machining.
• Calm under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented and process‑minded.
• Strong at practical troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Comfortable supporting others without acting as their supervisor.
• Focused on improving quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, advanced CNC manufacturing environment.
• Long‑term career opportunity with a growing precision manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to build toward advanced CNC Programmer III responsibilities.

This is not a desk‑only programming position and it is not a management role. We are looking for someone who wants to be involved in programming, troubleshooting, setup support, documentation, and process improvement in a hands‑on shop‑floor environment.