Job Description

About the Company

Position Summary

• Read paper blueprints (no CAD, no CAM)

• Fixture parts

• Write G-code programs from scratch at the machine

• Set up, program, and machine parts to print with minimal support

• This individual will be the in-house CNC expert, responsible for getting a new CNC lathe fully implemented and running production parts.

What You’ll Be Working With

• CNC Equipment: Doosan Puma 280 CNC Lathe, Fanuc Controls, 2‑Axis Lathe

• Programming done at the machine (no laptop provided, vendor service line available for live assistance)

• Materials & Parts: Raw iron castings, Wheel cores, Top plates, Heavy‑duty and light‑duty caster components

• Small batch sizes (4–20 parts typical)

• Secondary Equipment (Bonus Skills nice to have), Manual engine lathes & mills, Laser mills, Surface grinders, Drill presses, Drop saw, Broaching/keyway machines.

Key Responsibilities

- Interpret paper blueprints

• Determine tooling, and fixturing

• Write CNC programs from scratch using G/M code

• Set up and run the CNC lathe independently

• Touch off tools and prove out programs

• Machine parts to print (typical tolerances: ±0.005" to ±0.010")

• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues

• Assist with manual machining or other shop tasks when CNC is idle

• Support lean, high-mix, low-volume production

Required Experience & Skills

- 3–5+ years CNC programming preferred, Less experience considered if skill level is clearly demonstrated

• Ability to program directly at the machine

• Able to fixture parts and modify jaws

• Strong manual machining background helpful (lathe/mill fundamentals)

• Comfortable working without CAD, CAM, or engineering support

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Programming
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Doosan)
• Engine Lathe (Milltronics, Leblond)