Senior CNC Programmer

We are an award-winning and rapidly growing design/fabrication company looking for an experienced CNC programmer to join our production team and take ownership of the machining portion of our workflow.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning a digital design into a reliable, efficient manufacturing process. You will work between Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion, and Homag WoodWOP 8, preparing CNC programs from design models and production requirements and supporting those programs through the machining process.

The successful candidate will be comfortable thinking through the entire process—from 3D model to toolpath to finished part—rather than simply generating code.

The Programming Workflow

You will be responsible for taking parts and assemblies from design through CNC production, including:

3D Model / CAD Drawing → Inventor → Fusion / CAM → CNC Program → CNC Machine → Finished Part

Responsibilities include:

· Review 3D models and manufacturing requirements in Autodesk Inventor.

· Prepare geometry and manufacturing data for CNC programming.

· Create and optimize toolpaths using Autodesk Fusion.

· Develop and edit CNC programs using Homag WoodWOP 8.

· Determine appropriate machining operations, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies.

· Program routing, drilling, pocketing, profiling, dadoing, mortising, and other operations appropriate to the machine and material.

· Account for material thickness, workholding, tool access, sequencing, and machine limitations.

· Verify toolpaths and programs prior to production.

· Troubleshoot programming and machining issues at the machine.

· Work directly with CNC operators to improve programs and resolve production problems.

· Optimize existing programs for cycle time, quality, repeatability, and material efficiency.

· Maintain organized programs and revision-controlled manufacturing files.

· Document programming and process improvements.

· Support new product development, prototypes, custom work, and production jobs.

Must-Have Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

· Professional experience with CNC programming in a production environment.

· Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.

· Ability to interpret 2D drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and 3D CAD models.

· Experience using CAD/CAM software to create CNC toolpaths.

· Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, workholding, and machining strategy.

· Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and determine the root cause of machining issues.

· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, repeatable parts.

· Ability to communicate effectively with CNC operators, engineering, and production personnel.

· Experience with Autodesk Inventor / Fusion

Preferred Experience

The following experience is highly desirable:

· Homag/Stiles CNC equipment and software

· CNC woodworking, or architectural millwork

· Cabinetry or furniture manufacturing

· High-mix or custom manufacturing

· Production routing and drilling

· CNC setup, machine operation and maintenance

What Success Looks Like

Within this role, success means being able to take a design and confidently answer:

· How should this part be manufactured?

· What machining operations are required?

· Which tools should be used?

· What is the most efficient machining sequence?

· How should the part be positioned and held?

· Are there potential collisions or machining problems?

· Can the program be improved to reduce cycle time?

· Will the finished part consistently meet the design requirements?

· Are these parts nested efficiently?

You will be expected to think like a programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer when developing CNC processes.

Key Traits We’re Looking For

· Problem solver

· Mechanically minded

· Detail oriented

· Self-motivated

· Organized

· Quality focused

· Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

· Willing to work directly with production

· Interested in improving processes rather than simply maintaining them

To Apply

Please submit your resume and include a brief description of your CNC programming experience.

We would especially like to know:

· CNC machines you have programmed

· CAD/CAM systems you have used

· Controllers you have worked with

· Materials you have machined

· Types of parts or products you have manufactured

· Whether you have CNC setup and/or machine operation experience

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person