CNC Programmer III

About the role

Get in on the ground floor with three brand-new lathes — all Fanuc controls, including VTL — and own the programming from day one. Cooper Machinery Services has been building the compression equipment that keeps oil, gas, and power moving since 1833 — legendary product lines like Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ that run in over 22,000 units worldwide. As a CNC Programmer III, you’ll sit at the top of that legacy: programming the complex, multi-axis parts that keep our reputation intact, and mentoring the next generation of programmers who will carry it forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of advanced CNC programs for complex geometries and multi-axis machines.
• Develop tooling and fixture solutions that support high-precision production.
• Drive optimization efforts to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency across the shop floor.
• Mentor and train CNC Programmer I and II team members, building programming skill across the team.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for recurring machining issues.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements that scale.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 7-9 years of CNC programming and machining experience.
• Advanced CNC programming expertise across multiple machine types.
• Strong knowledge of solid modeling.
• Advanced metrology and GD&T fluency.
• Comfortable writing clear technical documentation and process instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in CNC machining or CAD applications.
• EdgeCam programming experience.
• Unigraphics solid modeling experience.

Benefits

• Most benefits start on day one — no waiting period.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period).
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested on day one.
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.