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SENIOR CNC PROGRAMMER


Position Summary

The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving CNC programs and machining–related routing operations to support safe, predictable, and cost–effective production. This role supports vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and CNC lathes. The position plays a key role in maintaining accurate cycle times, routing integrity, and process consistency within JD Edwards. This is a hands–on programming position in a high–mix, low– to medium–volume machining environment.

Position Key Accountabilities:
  • CNC Programming
    • Develop and maintain CNC programs using Edgecam.
    • Program 4–axis CNC lathes, vertical mills, and horizontal machining centers.
    • Lead first–piece prove–outs and validate setup and cycle times.
    • Optimize feeds, speeds, and tooling strategies.
    • Support machinists during setup and troubleshoot machining issues.
    • Maintain consistent, repeatable machining processes.
  • Routing & ERP Accuracy.
    • Update, create, and maintain machining–related routers in JD Edwards, including:
      • Operation sequencing
      • Work center assignments
      • Setup and cycle time standards
      • Machining notes
    • Ensure routing accuracy supports scheduling and capacity planning.
    • Update machining instructions through the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process when required.
  • Process Improvement.
    • Improve cycle time consistency.
    • Reduce scrap and rework through programming discipline.
    • Standardize machining practices across similar part families.
    • Support continued development of mill–only routing strategies.
    • Identify opportunities to improve unattended mill operation where feasible.
Certifications/Skills:
  • Required Qualifications
      5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production manufacturing environment.
    • Strong Edgecam programming experience.
    • Experience programming:
      • 4–axis CNC lathes
      • Vertical machining centers
      • Horizontal machining centers
    • Experience working with CNC controls (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mori Seiki type controls).
    • Experience maintaining machining routers within JD Edwards or a similar ERP system.
    • Strong blueprint reading and GDamp;T interpretation skills.
      • Prior hands–on machinist experience required.
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in oil & gas, compressor, or heavy industrial components.
    • Experience improving setup time and cycle time consistency.
    • Experience supporting routing standardization initiatives.
Minimum Education

Associate’s degree in manufacturing or related field or equivalent related work experience.

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in CNC Programming.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 5 pounds constantly to move objects.