Job Description

CNC Programmer – 3 & 4 Axis

Sarasota, FL | Full-Time

A well-established precision manufacturing company in the Sarasota area is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer with strong 3-axis and 4-axis machining experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on programmer who can take a part from blueprint through programming, setup support, prove-out, and production.

The ideal candidate understands the complete machining process and is comfortable working with complex, tight-tolerance components in a precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for 3-axis and 4-axis machining centers
• Program components from engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications
• Determine machining strategies, tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and sequence of operations
• Support new-part development from initial print through first-piece production
• Develop and improve setups, fixtures, and machining processes
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, dimensional, and machining issues
• Perform program adjustments to improve cycle times, tool life, quality, and repeatability
• Work closely with machinists, quality personnel, and manufacturing engineering
• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, tolerances, and technical specifications
• Support first-piece prove-outs and ensure programs consistently produce conforming parts
• Maintain accurate programs and related manufacturing documentation
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience programming 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining centers
• Ability to independently program complex precision-machined components
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, cutting tools, fixturing, feeds, speeds, and workholding
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Experience producing tight-tolerance components
• Ability to troubleshoot programs and machining processes directly on the shop floor
• CAM programming experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience in a precision machining or advanced manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with both new-part development and production machining is a plus

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for more than a CNC operator. The successful candidate should be capable of evaluating a print or model, determining how the part should be manufactured, developing the program and machining strategy, supporting setup and prove-out, and resolving issues through successful production.

This position offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated CNC equipment and challenging precision components in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• G-Code

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CAM Software (Autodesk Fusion 360)