CNC Mill Programmer | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 - $95,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in cnc mill programmer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Caledonia seeking experienced CNC Mill Programmers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Caledonia seeking CNC Mill Programmers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for 3-axis to 5-axis milling machines using CAM software.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and machining parameters.
• Simulate and verify CNC programs to ensure collision avoidance and optimal tool paths.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing CNC programs for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to refine processes and resolve issues.
• Create and maintain detailed setup sheets and tooling lists.
• Perform first-article inspections and make necessary program adjustments.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills.
• Proficiency in CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit).
• Strong understanding of G-code and M-code programming.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Experience with tool selection, fixture design, and process optimization.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with 5-axis programming.
• Familiarity with a variety of CAM software beyond the primary system (e.g., Mastercam, SolidCAM, Fusion 360).
• Proficiency in G-code and M-code editing at the machine control.
• Ability to design and model fixtures in CAD software.
• Knowledge of quality inspection tools and metrology.

Job Titles That Should Apply

CNC Programmer, CNC Mill Programmer, CNC Machinist Programmer, G-Code Programmer, CAM Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer (CNC), CNC Programmer/Machinist, CNC Programmer Analyst, CNC Applications Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.