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CNC Programmer – 5-Axis Milling (1st Shift)
Rockford, IL, US
Engineering
Unspecified
Full Time, Direct Hire
30-40/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Rockford, IL, US
30-40/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Engineering
Unspecified
First Shift (Day)
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CNC Programmer – 1st Shift | $30–$35/hr | Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced CNC Programmer with 5-axis milling experience? We are seeking a talented professional for a permanent, full-time opportunity with an outstanding benefits package. You’ll develop, verify, and optimize CNC programs for large-scale CNC milling machines, manufacturing complex components with tight tolerances and superior surface finishes.
Position Overview:
As a CNC Programmer, you’ll play a key role in maximizing machine performance, quality, and productivity. You’ll work closely with machining, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop efficient machining strategies, support machine setup and program validation, troubleshoot machining issues, and drive continual process improvements—all while ensuring safety and compliance with engineering specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, routings, and GD&T specifications to design machining strategies and create CNC programs.
- Create, edit, verify, and optimize CNC programs to enhance cycle times, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop tooling, workholding, and machining strategies for complex 5-axis CNC milling operations.
- Support machinists during machine setup, program prove-out, and first-piece validation.
- Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot programming and machining issues, making real-time adjustments as needed.
- Optimize machining processes to boost productivity, tool life, and part quality.
- Assist with the safe positioning/setup of large workpieces using cranes, fixtures, and rigging.
- Verify tooling requirements and support tool management for CNC machines.
- Inspect and validate machined components using precision measuring equipment.
- Maintain accurate program documentation and revision control.
- Follow all safety protocols and quality standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing performance and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of CNC programming experience on large CNC milling machines or heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Proven hands-on experience programming and optimizing 5-axis CNC milling machines is required.
- Solid understanding of CNC controls, machining practices, tooling selection, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, routings, and GD&T.
- Experience with machine setup, workholding, alignment, and precision measurement.
- Experience supporting program prove-outs and working closely with CNC machinists during production.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or off shifts as production needs arise.
What We Offer:
- Hourly pay: $35/hr, based on experience.
- 1st shift schedule.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Outstanding benefits package (details provided upon interview).
Ready to advance your career? Apply today to join a collaborative and dynamic team, where your 5-axis CNC expertise will help drive manufacturing excellence.
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