Senior CNC Programmer

Emerson • Elyria, OH

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About The Position

If you are a Senior CNC Programmer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting role for you! In this position, you will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for a variety of machining equipment, including vertical and horizontal machining centers, traditional and Swiss-style lathes, and multi-axis Mill-Turn machines. You will leverage advanced CAM software to create efficient, precise, and reliable programs that meet production and quality requirements while minimizing machine downtime. This role offers the chance to collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams to drive process improvements and ensure the highest standards of efficiency and performance.

Requirements

• Two (2) year technical degree plus five (5) years related experience (intern/co-op experience will be considered) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Appropriate knowledge, demonstrated competence, and experience in manufacturing machining technologies and related industries .
• CNC programming experience with a 3D CAM software (examples: Esprit, EdgeCAM, MasterCAM, GibbsCAM, TopSolid, etc).
• Understanding of machine controllers and general setup and operation of CNC lathes and machining centers.
• Understanding of G&M code .
• Ability to recognize and solve simple and complex problems in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of macro CNC programming and probing techniques.
• Experience with solid modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks) and related tools.
• Experience with CNC machining fixture design.
• Experience with Vericut simulation software.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Automation.
• Practitioner of LEAN manufacturing and application of LEAN tools.
• Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills to interact with all levels within the organization and with suppliers and customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to collaborate on a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs using CAM software for a wide range of machining equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings, 3D models, and specifications to create accurate programs that meet design and tolerancing requirements.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and efficient machining processes, including fixture and tooling support.
• Evaluate and improve toolpaths, cycle times, and setups to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Validate and test programs through first-article inspection and machine trials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming and machining issues, providing technical support to operators and engineers.
• Maintain and document a library of CNC programs, tooling setups, and machining parameters.
• Stay current on advancements in machining technologies and CAM software to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees