Senior CNC Programmer

IDEX•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Senior CNC Programmer develops, optimizes, and maintains CNC machining programs to support efficient production of high-quality precision-machined components. The role is a technical resource for machining processes, tooling selection, programming standards, process improvement, and shop floor support, working with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Machining personnel to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. The position supports programming and process development across complex milling, turning, and multi-axis machining operations. It also contributes to new product introductions, production readiness, manufacturing performance, documentation, training, and continuous improvement. The work involves exposure to a manufacturing environment, with noise levels ranging from a moderate office environment to noisy or loud conditions in the plant area. Appropriate safety equipment must be used.

Requirements

8+ years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience programming complex milling, turning, and multi-axis machining operations.
5+ years of CAM programming experience.
Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and CNC machining processes.
Strong understanding of G-Code, M-Code, GD&T, tooling, feeds and speeds, and machine setup.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and training skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing documentation systems.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Working knowledge of the ESPRIT system.
Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Vericut.
Fixture and workholding design experience.
ERP/MRP system experience.

Responsibilities

Create, modify, verify, and maintain CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
Generate and validate toolpaths through simulation, prove-out, and production support activities.
Select and optimize tooling, including cutting tools, feeds and speeds, tool life improvements, and evaluation of new tooling technologies.
Develop machining strategies, tooling, work holding, setups, and process documentation.
Support new product introductions, process development, and production readiness.
Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve manufacturing performance.
Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Maintain program revisions, setup sheets, work instructions, and related documentation.
Train and mentor machinists on programming, machining techniques, and best practices.
Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality, and safety initiatives.
Conduct time studies or estimate machine and cycle times, and update routing information for accurate product costing.