Lead CNC Programmer and Machinist

CNC Programmer / Machinist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist with leadership experience who can program, set up, and operate both CNC and manual machines. This is a hands-on role that also provides technical guidance, job planning, troubleshooting, and day-to-day leadership on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate can take parts from blueprint to finished product, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to machining standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes
• Operate manual mills and lathes as needed
• Lead and support machinists with machine setups, troubleshooting, and best practices
• Plan jobs, prioritize work, and coordinate machine schedules
• Review blueprints, tolerances, GD&T, and machining strategies before production
• Perform and oversee first-article, in-process, and final inspections
• Train and mentor machinists and machine operators
• Adjust machine offsets, tooling, feeds, and speeds to maintain quality and productivity
• Communicate with management, engineering, and quality teams regarding job status and production issues
• Maintain shop safety, organization, and machining standards
• Support continuous improvement of shop-floor processes and procedures

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machinist/programmer experience
• Strong CAM programming experience using Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar software
• Proven experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC mills and lathes
• Experience operating manual mills and lathes
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a machine-shop environment
• Strong mechanical blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Proficiency with precision inspection and measurement tools
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and setup issues independently
• Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership to others

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead Machinist, CNC Lead, Shop Foreman, or Machine Shop Supervisor
• Experience in job-shop or short-run manufacturing
• Experience machining complex parts and working with tight tolerances
• Experience with Haas and Fanuc controls
• Strong knowledge of CNC tooling, feeds, speeds, and toolpath generation
• Experience with production planning and machine scheduling

Skills & Experience

• CNC Programming
• CNC Machining
• CNC Mill & Lathe Setup
• Manual Machining
• CAM Programming
• Mastercam / Fusion 360
• Haas / Fanuc Controls
• Mechanical Blueprint Reading
• GD&T
• Precision Measurement
• CNC Quality Inspection
• Tooling & Toolpath Generation
• Production Planning
• Machine Setup & Troubleshooting
• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Manufacturing / Machine-Shop Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing/machine-shop environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $35.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience and leadership level
• Paid Time Off
• Stable work environment with varied and challenging machining projects
• Opportunity to influence shop processes and machining standards
• Small-team environment where technical expertise and leadership are valued

Work Location

In-person – Manufacturing / Machine Shop