What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at Goodwin Recruiting?
Join our team as the CNC Programmer and take full ownership of developing safe, repeatable, and efficient CNC manufacturing processes for precision components. Reporting to the engineering and operations leadership team, you will translate customer drawings and CAD models into production-ready programs and processes, and set the standard that drives quality, delivery, and process capability across a high-mix precision machining environment.
This role is ideal for a hands-on CNC programmer who has experience in multi-axis milling or CNC turning within a precision, regulated manufacturing environment, and who wants to work on technically demanding aerospace, medical, and defense components, as well as long-term career growth with a stable and expanding company.
CNC Programmer | What You Will Do
- Develop and prove out CNC programs using CAD/CAM platforms including Mastercam, NX/Unigraphics, Esprit, or SolidWorks
- Sequence operations, select tooling and workholding, establish speeds and feeds, and design or support fixtures for new and repeat jobs
- Interpret complex customer drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, and control plans to build complete machining methods
- Collaborate with Quality to obtain first-piece approval and establish in-process inspection requirements
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and cycle-time issues alongside setup personnel, operators, and engineering
- Train and mentor setup personnel and operators on approved production methods, inspection requirements, and documentation
- Maintain traceability in routers, inspection plans, production logs, and the ERP system in accordance with AS9100 and ITAR requirements
CNC Programmer | What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of CNC setup and operation experience and minimum 1 year of CNC programming experience, or equivalent demonstrated capability
- Proficiency with at least one CAD/CAM platform — Mastercam, NX/Unigraphics, Esprit, SolidWorks, or comparable
- Multi-axis milling or CNC turning experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds, process sequencing, and first-piece prove-out
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T to machining and inspection requirements
- Commitment to FOD prevention, safety, QMS compliance, and working within an AS9100-certified and ITAR-registered environment
CNC Programmer | The Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
Brett Hume
Salary : $105,000