Job Opening: CNC Programmer
Description
Location: Ooltewah, TN
Shift: 1st
Key Responsibilities
• Program CNC mills and/or lathes using Fusion 360 (CAD/CAM)
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs to meet design intent, quality, and efficiency goals
• Set up CNC machines including tooling, fixtures, work offsets, and verification
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, GD&T, and specifications
• Perform first article inspections and in-process quality checks
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds for materials and part geometry
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and program issues to minimize downtime and scrap
• Support rapid prototyping efforts, including collaboration on 3D printed components when applicable
• Work closely with engineering and quality to support new product introduction and design for manufacturability.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
• 3+ years of CNC machining experience with programming responsibility
• Proficiency using Fusion 360 for CAD modeling and CAM toolpath generation
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges)
• Solid understanding of machining principles, tooling, and materials
• Ability to independently program, set up, and run jobs from start to finish
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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