CNC Programmer II

About the Opportunity

We build complex, precision components — and we do it right. That means the people who program our machines aren't order-takers. They're problem-solvers, process owners, and technical contributors who take real pride in what comes off the floor.

The CNC Programmer II is for someone who has put in the reps and is ready to work with genuine independence. You've developed solid foundations in 2-axis turning and/or 3-axis milling, you know how to build a setup from scratch, have a strong understanding of fixturing and tooling, and you can take a program from toolpath to production handoff without someone looking over your shoulder.

At this level, you're not just executing — you're contributing. You'll take end-to-end ownership of programs and setups, lead your own prove-outs, and produce documentation that operators can actually use. You'll begin expanding into 3+2 and introductory 5-axis work, and you'll play an active role in building team capability — sharing knowledge with Programmer I colleagues and training machine operators not just on the steps, but on the reasoning behind them.

This is a role for someone who shows up ready to deliver, holds themselves to a high standard, and wants to grow into more.

• Programming and Process Ownership
  You'll develop complete, production-ready CNC programs in Hypermill and Esprit for 2-axis turning and 3-axis milling with full independence, while steadily expanding into 3+1 and introductory 4-axis work. Tooling selection, cutting strategy, and work-holding are yours to determine — drawing on experience and good judgment, with input sought when it matters.

• Setup and Documentation
  You'll produce detailed, accurate setup documentation in Pro Shop ERP — tooling lists, work-holding instructions, program references, and run notes — and govern the completeness and quality of your own work before it reaches the floor.

• Prove-Out and Quality
  You'll lead dimensional verification during prove-outs, implement adjustments independently, and document all changes with clear rationale. When programming or quality issues arise within your scope, you'll own resolution — implementing fixes, verifying effectiveness, and applying lessons learned.

• Training and Knowledge Sharing
  You'll train machine operators on programs and setups you've developed, covering operation, process execution, tooling use, and the intent behind each step. You'll also provide helpful input to CNC Programmer I colleagues on techniques, tooling decisions, and quality standards.

• Continuous Improvement and Communication
  You'll identify process gaps and inefficiencies, implement improvements within your authority, and elevate systemic issues with proposed solutions. You'll communicate clearly and adapt your style across operators, engineers, and supervisors — keeping all stakeholders accurately informed on program status and production readiness.

• Experience and Education

  • High School Diploma with at least 6 years of relevant CNC programming experience; or

  • Associate's degree in manufacturing, Machining Technology, CNC Programming, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

  • Demonstrated proficiency programming 2-axis turning and 3-axis milling in Hypermill, Esprit, or a comparable CAM platform, including machine prove-outs and setup documentation.

  • Hands‑on experience with Haas, Okuma, and/or Heidenhain CNC controllers preferred.

  • Experience with Pro Shop ERP or a comparable production management system is a plus.

• Skills and Abilities

  • Proven ability to develop complete, production-ready CNC programs for 2-axis turning and 3-axis milling independently.

  • Solid understanding of tooling selection, cutting strategy development, and work-holding across a variety of component geometries.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts and apply them to programming and inspection decisions.

  • Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving programming and quality issues through structured root‑cause thinking and permanent corrective action.

  • Ability to coach Programmer I colleagues and train machine operators through direct instruction and clear…