CNC Programmer - Manufacturing:
CNC Programmer experience in an industrial manufacturing environment - is required!
Minimum of 4-5 years' in a CNC Programmer position - is required!
- Trade school training along with real-world experience is optimal.
Location: Schofield, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote: No, on-site
Salary: Commensurate with experience: $70K to $85K, plus benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K and PTO
Relocation: Not available
Skills we are seeking: Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion, Siemens NX, Esprit, Multi-axis programming (3-axis/4-axis/5-axis), Mill and Lathe experience, complete setup experience
Required: This position involves access to technology controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR). To comply with these laws, the applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by the government (a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident/Green Card holder, refugee, or asylee). Do you meet this requirement?
Position Summary:
The CNC Programmer creates and optimizes CNC programs for milling and turning operations. This role supports tooling, fixturing, program prove-out, and operator coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable machining.
Qualifications:
3–5 years of experience in CNC programming within a machining or industrial manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience creating and optimizing CNC programs for both milling and turning operations.
Experience with multi-axis and/or multi-tool CNC machines preferred.
Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, work holding, and fixturing methods.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining requirements.
Location – Wausau/Schofield, Wisconsin area.
Position requires U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency (Green Card) due to ITAR compliance. - This position involves access to technology controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR). To comply with these laws, the applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by the government (a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident/Green Card holder, refugee, or asylee). Do you meet this requirement?
Skills Required:
CNC programming for milling, turning, and multi-tool machining centers.
Strong knowledge of machining processes, cutting parameters, tool selection, and cycle time optimization.
Experience with work holding, fixturing concepts, and setup improvement.
Ability to troubleshoot and revise CNC programs during prove-out and production support.
Knowledge of machine tooling, inserts, offsets, and tool life management.
Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and process specifications accurately.
Familiarity with CAM software (prefer for Auto desk Future CAM), CNC controls, and program verification methods.
Strong coordination with machine operators, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams.
Continuous improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing documentation practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Create, modify, and maintain CNC programs for milling and turning operations based on engineering drawings and production requirements.
Develop programs for machines that handle multiple tools and complex machining sequences within the same setup.
Select the correct cutting tools, inserts, holders, feeds, and speeds to achieve required quality and cycle time targets.
Define and improve work holding and fixturing concepts to support safe, repeatable, and efficient machining.
Coordinate closely with CNC operators and setup personnel during program prove-out, first-piece validation, and production startup.
Troubleshoot machining issues and revise programs to improve dimensional accuracy, tool life, and machine utilization.
Support new part introduction by developing machining programs, setup methods, and process documentation.
Review part prints, tolerances, and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability and process capability.
Maintain program revision control and document programming changes, setup requirements, and tooling information.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to support continuous improvement and standardization.
Assist in reducing cycle time, improving process stability, and supporting cost reduction initiatives.
BENEFITS:
Full time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. Benefits are available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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