Precision CNC Mill Programmer-Operator (Haas VF-4/VF-11)

Join our small job shop as a Precision CNC Mill Programmer-Operator and take ownership of high-mix, low-volume work across multiple industries. You’ll run Haas VF-4 and VF-11 vertical machining centers, transform drawings into flawless parts, and keep production moving with craftsmanship and care.

• Operate and set up Haas VF-4 and VF-11 CNC mills to manufacture parts to print.
• Load programs, select tooling, set work/tool offsets, and validate first-article quality.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models to plan machining operations.
• Monitor cycles; fine-tune feeds, speeds, and tool comp to maintain tight tolerances.
• Perform routine machine upkeep to sustain peak performance and reliability.
• Inspect finished work using precision gauges to confirm all specifications are met.
• Collaborate with teammates to streamline setups, increase throughput, and reduce scrap.
• Maintain a tidy, safe workstation and follow all shop safety practices.

• 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Comfort working in a small job shop: short runs, varied materials, multiple industries.
• Fluency reading and understanding prints, technical docs, and CAD visuals.
• Solid command of CNC machining and programming fundamentals (including G-code).
• Experience with a range of CNC machines, workholding, and cutting tools.
• Sharp attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, clear communication, and a safety-first mindset.

• CNC tooling selection and use
• CNC programming and G-code
• Tape measure reading
• Deburring techniques
• CNC machine setup and changeover
• Advanced inspection and gauge measurement
• Setups optimized for production runs
• Troubleshooting CNC machinery
• CAD/CAM software
• Blueprint reading

• 3–4 axis VMCs (Haas, Mazak) — with primary operation on Haas VF-4 and VF-11
• CAM: Mastercam and Autodesk Fusion 360

If precision, problem-solving, and variety energize you, we’d love to hear from you.