Lead CNC Programmer - Turning

At a Glance

Company:  Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool

Location:

Richmond, MI (On-Site)

Job Type:  Full-Time

Pay Range:  $35 – $45 per hour (based on experience)

Shift:  1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Overtime:  Yes – As Needed (40–45 hrs/week typical)

Experience Level:  Senior (5+ years CNC turning/programming)

Work Authorization:  Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Published:  March 2026

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued growth and increased production demand in aerospace and medical programs.

At  Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool , the Lead CNC Programmer – Turning plays a critical role in developing, optimizing, and leading CNC turning operations on complex, small-batch components. This is a leadership-level programming position focused on process ownership, quality, and continuous improvement — not just running pre-written programs.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Program and set up multi-axis CNC turning centers

Create and optimize toolpaths using  Hypermill  and longhand  G/M code

Work directly at the machine (Fanuc controls) to edit, refine, and validate programs

Select tooling, determine work holding, and design fixturing

Run high-mix, low-volume aerospace and medical jobs

Estimate cycle times, tooling cost, and program efficiency

Perform first-article validation and in-process inspection

Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds/speeds/offsets

Develop process control plans and manage tool life

Train and mentor setup machinists and operators

Collaborate with operations and engineering to maintain schedule

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:  Multi-channel dual-turret turn-mill lathes with sub-spindles and live tooling

Controls:  Fanuc

CAM Software:  Hypermill (Mastercam experience transferable)

Inspection Tools:  Calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Inconel

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Aerospace-grade alloys

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

5+ years of CNC turning and programming experience

Experience with live tooling, Y-axis, and sub-spindle lathes

Strong proficiency with Fanuc controls

CAM programming experience (Hypermill preferred)

Blueprint reading & GD&T knowledge

Ability to select tooling, design fixturing, and optimize parameters

Comfortable leading jobs from setup through production

Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-driven

Preferred (Not Required):

Aerospace or Medical machining experience

Multi-axis turn-mill programming experience

Experience mentoring or leading other machinists

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Prosper-Tech because:

Clean, organized, professional shop

Advanced multi-axis equipment

High-precision aerospace & medical work

Steady workload and growth

Competitive pay and strong benefits

Real leadership opportunity in a growing company

A culture built on professionalism, trust, and teamwork

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $35 – $45/hr (DOE)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Overtime:  Available as needed

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision (effective Day
1)

Life Insurance

Aflac supplemental coverage

Simple IRA with 3% employer match (after 90 days)

Paid Holidays (after 90 days)

Paid Vacation (after 90 days)

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- Apply

Interested CNC Programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.

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