CNC Programmer | High-Mix, Low-Volume Job Shop

Location: Sidney, OH

Schedule

1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Benefits starting Day 1

About the role

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our growing precision machining team in Sidney, Ohio. This is an opportunity to work in a high-mix, low-volume job shop environment where every day brings new projects, unique parts, and complex machining challenges. You'll play a critical role in programming and optimizing CNC equipment while partnering closely with machinists and engineers to deliver high-quality precision components for a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam and other CAM software
• Develop efficient machining strategies for CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements
• Select tooling, fixturing, cutting parameters, and machining sequences
• Support setup, prove-out, and first-piece inspection activities
• Troubleshoot machining issues and provide programming support on the shop floor
• Improve cycle times, tool life, and overall manufacturing efficiency
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production personnel to solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, and program revisions
• Support continuous improvement, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in CNC programming, CAM programming, or CNC machining
• Proficiency with Mastercam or similar CAM software
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• Experience programming precision-machined components with tight tolerances
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume job shop
• Programming and supporting 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC machines
• CNC milling and turning experience
• Prototype and short-run production environments
• Experience with Siemens NX CAM or other advanced CAM systems
• Knowledge of process improvement and lean manufacturing principles