CNC Programmer – 3rd Shift
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-hire
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Shift Premium: +15%
Travel: None
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support production and maintenance operations with a focus on CNC machining support, programming, tooling, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
The CNC Programmer will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to improve machining processes, support new product launches, maintain CNC programs and tooling, and help optimize machine capabilities and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Support and promote Lean Manufacturing principles
- Participate in Elimination of Waste Team meetings
- Support company production goals and objectives
- Collaborate with Engineering to write and update operator instructions
- Train team leaders on CNC setup, program repairs, tooling, and machine troubleshooting
- Modify CNC programs and implement tooling improvements
- Investigate and implement CNC machining process improvements to optimize machine capability and efficiency
- Support production and assembly department goals
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and equipment
- Lead preventative maintenance tasks, corrective actions, and equipment improvements within assembly operations
- Support new product launches from setup through first-off production in coordination with Engineering and Maintenance
- Support Engineering with tooling and work-holding requirements during APQP
- Replace or repair damaged tooling and work-holding equipment for CNC machines
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and electrical safe work practices
- Utilize computers, printers, calculators, machinery control panels, and related equipment
- Perform wastewater handling duties after completing required training
- Support production readiness activities
Qualifications
- CNC programming experience, including program modifications
- Experience with CNC tooling improvements and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of CNC machine control panels
- Ability to troubleshoot CNC machines, programs, tooling, and work-holding
- Experience supporting CNC setups and new product launches preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical trade or manufacturing education preferred
- Some college education preferred
- Ability to work independently and support production, engineering, and maintenance teams
- Detail-oriented approach to programming, tooling, troubleshooting, and process improvement
Position DetailsBenefits (Upon Conversion/Eligibility)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Incentive Bonus
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.