Position: CNC Programmer / Machinist
Location: Sarasota, FL area
Compensation: $30-$45/hr. + Relocation Assistance
Type: Direct Hire + Benefits
Shift: 1st
Company Summary
Our client is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in lenses, mirrors, and optical components used in industrial laser equipment across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, aerospace, research, and advanced technology.
Position Summary
We are seeking a well-rounded CNC Programmer / Machinist to support the machining of precision components and related hardware.
This position requires a hands-on machinist capable of programming, editing, setting up, and operating CNC mills, primarily Haas DT-1 and Haas TM-1 mills.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a short-run, precision manufacturing environment and can independently take a job from print to finished part, including programming, tooling setup, machine operation, and quality verification.
Responsibilities- Program and edit CNC milling programs directly at the machine or via CAM software as needed
- Setup and operate Haas CNC mills (DT-1 and TM-1) for precision machining operations
- Perform machine setups including fixture installation, work offsets, and part alignment
- Select, install, and touch off cutting tools while establishing tool offsets
- Interpret engineering drawings, prints, and tolerances to ensure accurate machining
- Run production and prototype parts while maintaining tight tolerances
- Monitor machining operations and adjust speeds, feeds, and offsets to optimize performance
- Perform first-article inspections and in-process quality checks using precision measuring tools
- Troubleshoot machining issues and make program adjustments when necessary
- Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machining processes and efficiency
Requirements / Qualifications- 5+ years of CNC milling experience
- Hands-on experience with Haas CNC mills or similar vertical machining centers
- Ability to program and edit G-code
- Experience performing full machine setups including work offsets and tooling
- Strong blueprint reading skills and understanding of machining tolerances
- Proficiency using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators
- Ability to work independently in a short-run or prototype manufacturing environment
Preferred- Familiarity with high-precision machining and tight tolerance work
- Experience with fixture design or prototype machining\