CNC Programmer Job

CNC Programmer, Advanced Machining Development Track

This role targets a high potential CNC Programmer who wants to grow into a technical expert in complex machining. You will not sit in a repetitive programming seat. You will solve real machining problems, work on advanced components, and build deep capability under experienced manufacturing leaders.

You will gain hands on exposure to multi axis machining, tight tolerance work, and advanced machining strategy. You will build toward becoming a go to technical resource on the floor.

Employment Type Full time, on site

Travel Not required

What you will do

• Develop and refine CNC programs using TopSolid for 3 axis, 4 axis, and entry level 5 axis work

• Support mill turn and turn mill programming, including live tooling and secondary spindle work

• Select tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies with guidance • Run simulations and support machine prove outs

• Support new part introduction from print review through first article approval

• Participate in prove outs and document what works and what fails

• Troubleshoot chatter, tool wear, surface finish issues, and dimensional variation

• Build setup sheets, tool lists, and repeatable process documentation • Work directly with machinists during setup and early runs • Improve program clarity and operator usability

• Turn tribal knowledge into standard processes • Identify cycle time reduction opportunities

• Build reusable programming methods and templates • Progress toward full process ownership

What success looks like

• You become the person others go to for difficult machining problems

• Your programs run stable with fewer adjustments

• Your documentation improves repeatability and reduces errors • You shorten cycle times without sacrificing quality

Required experience

• 3 to 6 years of CNC programming or advanced setup in precision machining

• Working knowledge of TopSolid or similar CAM software

• Exposure to multi axis machining, 4 axis or indexed 5 axis

• Experience supporting machine prove outs

• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD and T

Preferred experience

• Mill turn or live tool lathe work

• Aerospace or tight tolerance components

• Strong interest in complex machining and skill growth

• Comfortable working on the shop floor

Core skills

• CNC and CAM programming

• Multi axis machining, 4 axis and 5 axis • Mill turn and live tooling

• Simulation and prove outs

• GD and T

• Process development and troubleshooting

• Engineering drawing interpretation

• Process documentation

• Continuous improvement

This is a development role for someone who wants to build real technical depth, not run the same programs every day.

To Apply

Please submit a resume for confidential consideration.

Resumes can be sent to kristie.ballestin@gogpac.com

For additional information, contact Kristie Ballestin at 928.225.2912

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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