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Protouch Staffing · 10 hours ago

Principal CNC Programmer/Master Machinist

Lombard, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$70/hr - $84/hr

10+ years exp

Protouch Staffing's client manufactures precision metal components for various industries including aerospace and medical. They are seeking a Principal CNC Programmer/Master Machinist to develop machining strategies and optimize processes for high-value parts.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end machining strategies for prototype and low-volume R&D parts

Own machining strategy from CAD → CAM → first article

Develop advanced CAM programs & probing subroutines to optimize machine utilization

Select tooling, feeds/speeds, work-holding, and probing strategies

Optimize for risk, tool life, cycle time, and part stability

Program using SolidWorks CAM; support post development and optimization as required

Partner with engineering and quality during early part development

Iterate machining strategies rapidly using real cutting data and in-process feedback

Support first-article success on tight-tolerance, high-value parts

Design and specify custom fixtures and work-holding for large VTL components

Setup and prove programs at the machine

Troubleshoot chatter, distortion, thermal growth, and alignment issues in real time to achieve conformance

Develop setup sheets, tool lists, and proven process documentation

Establish program standards and best practices

Support configuration control and revision management

Drive process improvements that reduce risk, scrap, and iteration time

Qualification

CNC programmingBlueprint readingFixture designVTL machiningMaterial machiningCMM knowledgeHeavy lifting equipmentProject managementCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, 5+ years CNC programming

Experience using VTL to machine large, complex, or flight-critical components

Experience machining one or more of the following materials: nickel-based stainless-steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Copper, Aluminum and/or Titanium

Excellent blueprint reading & GD&T

Set-up sheet and tool list creation

Strong fixture design & work-holding experience

Excellent communication and project management skills

Comfortable working on the shop floor, not just at a desk