Job Description
Lead CNC Programmer
Location: St. Francis, WI (Onsite)
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Compensation is based on experience, $30-45/hr
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Lead CNC Programmer to join a growing manufacturing team specializing in precision machining and mold manufacturing. In this role, you'll be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment to produce high-quality precision components while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
If you enjoy working in a hands-on environment, solving machining challenges, and taking ownership of complex CNC projects, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and other machining equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
- Manufacture precision mold components while maintaining tight tolerances.
- Load tooling and raw materials, monitor machine performance, and make adjustments as needed.
- Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
- Maintain production records and machining documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machining processes.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical training or CNC machining certification is a plus.
- 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with tight-tolerance precision components.
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with G-code programming.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and dust.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | St Francis, WI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $30–$45 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
- Blueprintsunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
- CNC Latheunmatched
- Computer Programmingunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Production Machiningunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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