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CNC Programmer Mill/Turn Specialist (Esprit)
Portage, MI Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
$100,000–$110,000 full benefits
Are You Ready to Own the Process — Start to Finish?
We’ve partnered with a fast-growing, high-precision manufacturing organization supporting aerospace and medical device customers. This is not a “sit-behind-the-desk” programming role. This is a true CNC Programmer / Process Engineer opportunity for someone who knows how to build a machining process from scratch, stabilize it, and continuously improve it.
What You’ll Be Doing
Portage, MI Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
$100,000–$110,000 full benefits
Are You Ready to Own the Process — Start to Finish?
We’ve partnered with a fast-growing, high-precision manufacturing organization supporting aerospace and medical device customers. This is not a “sit-behind-the-desk” programming role. This is a true CNC Programmer / Process Engineer opportunity for someone who knows how to build a machining process from scratch, stabilize it, and continuously improve it.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Program and support Mill/Turn CNC machines using CAD/CAM software (Esprit or similar)
- Develop and optimize complete machining processes from start to finish
- Own new part processing: tooling strategy, fixturing concepts, speeds/feeds, setups, validation
- Improve cycle times, scrap rates, tool life, and process stability
- Support vertical milling operations and multi-axis machining
- Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and engineering documentation
- Troubleshoot machining, quality, and process issues on the floor
- Drive continuous improvement across machining, workflow, and standardization
- Train and support machinists and operators
- Collaborate closely with production, quality, and leadership teams
- Operate in regulated environments aligned with aerospace and medical standards
- Strong CNC Programmer AND strong Process Engineer mindset
- 3 years of hands-on CNC programming experience on complex parts
- Proven ability to process a part from scratch — not just modify programs
- CAD/CAM experience required (Esprit preferred, Mastercam or similar accepted)
- Deep knowledge of machining methods, tooling, GD&T, and blueprint reading
- Background in aerospace and/or medical manufacturing environments
- Comfortable supporting the floor and improving real production processes
- Continuous improvement mentality — always looking to make things better
- Strong communicator, collaborative, and team-oriented
- You’ll be part of a small technical process engineering group (3 total including this role)
- High visibility, hands-on impact
- Direct collaboration with shop leadership
- $100,000 – $110,000 base salary (depending on experience)
- 401(k) with company match
- FREE health insurance
- FREE dental insurance
- FREE vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Professional development support
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000