Express Employment International · 21 hours ago
CNC Lathe Programmer- Fanuc equipment
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $28/hr
3+ years expExpress Employment Professionals is supporting a long-established manufacturing operation in Detroit, seeking a high-level CNC Lathe Programmer / Machinist. The ideal candidate will work independently to program, set up, and machine parts to specifications, while also acting as the in-house CNC expert.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Interpret paper blueprints to 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Secondary Equipment (Bonus Skills nice to have), Manual engine lathes & mills, Laser mills, Surface grinders, Drill presses, Drop saw, Broaching/keyway machines
Company
Express Employment International
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Funk Sr.
Co-Founder, President and Board Member
ELLIOTT EISEMAN
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
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