CNC Machine Programmer

Location:Omaha, NE

Pay:$25.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule:Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Employment Type:Full-Time

Industry:Precision Manufacturing – Food Processing Equipment & Aftermarket Parts

About Stone Enterprises

Stone Enterprises is a precision manufacturer of equipment and high-quality replacement parts for the food processing industry. We partner with food processors to provide mission-critical products and services that improve reliability, productivity, and food safety.

Founded in 2000, Stone Enterprises has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. We continue to invest in modern machining technology and equipment to support our customers and our team.

About the Role

Stone Enterprises is looking for an experienced **CNC Machine Programmer **to join our Omaha, NE team.

This is a **hands-on programming, setup, and operation position **for an experienced CNC professional who takes pride in precision machining and quality workmanship.

You will program, set up, and operate**CNC Hurco and Haas mills and lathes **to manufacture custom equipment components and aftermarket replacement parts for the food processing industry.

Our work involves machining stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, and other materials to demanding specifications, with typical tolerances ranging from 0.0005" to 0.003".

If you have CNC programming and setup experience and want to work in a quality-focused shop with modern equipment, a consistent weekday schedule, and opportunities to grow your skills, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Program, set up, and operate CNC Hurco and Haas mills and lathes.
• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs to produce precision components.
• Set up machines, tooling, workholding, and offsets for machining operations.
• Select appropriate tooling and machining methods based on material, part requirements, and tolerances.
• Machine stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, and other materials.
• Produce parts to tight dimensional tolerances and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions.
• Inspect work in process and finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and programming issues.
• Make program and setup adjustments as needed to maintain part quality.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Continuously develop machining and programming skills as technology and equipment evolve.
• Work collaboratively with team members to solve problems and improve machining processes.

Qualifications

• 2 years of machine shop experience.
• Must be able to independently develop a CNC program and setup from a new blueprint, not only operate machines or existing programs.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Experience with **Hurco and/or Haas CNC machines **preferred.
• Experience machining stainless steel, aluminum, and plastics.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, feeds, speeds, and workholding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, tooling, and machining techniques.

Why Join Stone Enterprises?

• $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Work with modern Hurco and Haas CNC equipment
• Hands-on programming, setup, and machining experience
• Opportunity to expand your CNC skills and work with challenging precision parts
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work on custom, precision components rather than high-volume commodity production
• Company culture focused on integrity, innovation, quality, and people

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced CNC professional who can**program, set up, and operate CNC machines **and takes pride in producing high-quality precision parts, we'd like to hear from you.

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• stainless steel
• Food Processing equipment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas, Hurco)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Lathe (5 axis)