What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at Waltonen Engineering?
Independence Tooling is actively seeking a CNC Programmer to join our team!
Responsibilities
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
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Responsibilities
- Plan machining operations by reviewing work orders, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Review and interpret 3D CAD models to determine machining strategy, tool paths, and material removal processes
- Develop, write, and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, and other machining operations using CAM software
- Determine machining sequences, tooling requirements, fixtures, and cutting parameters to ensure efficient production and high-quality output
- Convert engineering and design specifications into Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programs
- Perform calculations to establish proper speeds, feeds, and cutting paths to maximize efficiency and maintain tight tolerances
- Test, validate, and revise CNC programs as needed to improve cycle times, reduce waste, and ensure production accuracy
- 3 plus years of experience with CNC programming
- Programming experience in WorkNC, Mastercam, PowerMill, or NX CAM
- Familiar with the 3 and 5 Axis modules as well
- Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Fidia or Heidenhain controllers
- Strong ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and 3D CAD models
- Knowledge of CNC milling and/pr turning processes, tooling, fixtures, and machining parameters
- Experience in aerospace, automotive or defense is a plus
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
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