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Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and owning CNC machining processes across 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and multi-axis lathes. This role extends beyond programming to include full process ownership including tooling strategy, setup standardization, cycle time optimization, and support of both prototype and production workflows. This position partners closely with Engineering to influence part design and drawing requirements for manufacturability (DFM), ensuring alignment between design intent, machining capability, and cost efficiency. The role plays a critical part in driving spindle utilization, reducing setup time, enabling lights-out machining, and ensuring repeatable, high-quality output in alignment with ISO 9001 standards. Essential Functions: Programming & Technical Execution • Develop and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam (2018 or newer) for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling and multi-axis turning applications • Generate efficient, collision-free toolpaths using backplot, simulation, and verification tools • Manually edit and create G-code at the control for complex operations (3+2, multi-axis positioning, advanced cycles) • Determine optimal machining strategies including speeds, feeds, stepovers, depth of cut, and coolant application • Plan complete machining processes from raw material to finished part, including operation sequencing, fixture design and construction and machine selection Process Ownership & Optimization • Own and standardize setup documentation (setup sheets, tool lists, work holding, offsets) to ensure repeatability • Drive cycle time reduction, setup reduction, and tooling efficiency improvements • Support lights-out machining initiatives through robust, repeatable programming and process validation • Maintain and continuously improve the digital tool library and machining standards • Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on throughput, quality, and cost reduction Quality & Compliance • Interpret and apply advanced GD&T to ensure conformance to engineering requirements • Utilize inspection equipment (micrometers, indicators, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.) to validate processes • Ensure programs and processes align with ISO 9001 requirements and internal quality standards • Support nonconformance resolution by adjusting tool wear, offsets, and process parameters • Properly document and communicate discrepant material in accordance with company procedures Production Support • Support both prototype and production machining, balancing speed, flexibility, and repeatability • Collaborate with machinists to ensure accurate setups, efficient execution, and adherence to process standards • Lead program prove-out and first article runs to validate accuracy, stability, and readiness for production • Ensure programs, tooling, and setup documentation are complete and production-ready prior to job release • Assist with complex setups, including multi-axis alignment, work holding validation, and tooling optimization • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues in real time, implementing corrective actions as needed • Operate CNC equipment as required to validate programs and support production constraints • Maintain a strong floor presence to ensure a seamless transition from programming to production and accountability from code to cut Leadership & Team Support • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machinists • Communicate clearly through setup documentation and direct interaction on the floor • Coordinate with Production Supervisor to meet production schedules and delivery targets • Support cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Planning Engineering Collaboration & Manufacturability • Collaborate with Engineering to review part designs, drawings, and models for manufacturability prior to release • Provide actionable feedback on tolerances, feature accessibility, material selection, and process feasibility to reduce cost and improve throughput • Recommend design modifications to improve cycle time, reduce setups, and enable efficient machining strategies (including multi-axis and lights-out readiness) • Partner with Engineering during prototype and PPR phases to iterate designs based on machining results and process capability • Support drawing revisions by identifying risks related to GD&T, stack-ups, and machining limitations • Participate in cross-functional reviews to ensure alignment between design intent, manufacturing capability, and quality requirements Operational Excellence • Contribute to company goals, including: o 95% On-Time Delivery o 5% internal/external defects • Maintain clean and organized work areas in alignment with 6S principles • Accurately log time and project activity within ERP systems (Epicor or equivalent) • Support additional manufacturing operations as required Required Qualifications: • 10+ years CNC programming experience in a production environment • Advanced proficiency in Mastercam (or equivalent CAM software) • Experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining and/or multi-axis turning • Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation • Hands-on machining experience (setup, prove-out, troubleshooting) • Deep knowledge of machining theory, tooling, and material behavior Preferred Qualifications • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing (AS9100) • Experience with process standardization and lights-out machining strategies • Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) • Experience with fixture design or work holding optimization Key Competencies • Process ownership mindset (not just programming) • Strong problem-solving and analytical capability • Ability to drive measurable improvements (cycle time, setup, utilization) • Clear communication and leadership on the shop floor • High attention to detail and quality standards Physical Demands: • Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor • Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or • Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or • Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects • Conditions are loud Additional requirements: • Full time position consisting of 40 hours per week with work schedule generally being 7:00 to 4:00, Monday - Friday. This position may require long hours and weekend work due to production, rework, or customer deadlines. • Pre-employment drug screening and background check Equal Opportunity Employer- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity Company Description VirTra's mission is ensuring those who serve return home safely each day by delivering intense, effective, realistic training. Our attention to detail prepares front line heroes to confidently handle the unexpected. Company Description VirTra's mission is ensuring those who serve return home safely each day by delivering intense, effective, realistic training. Our attention to detail prepares front line heroes to confidently handle the unexpected.

Job Description Job Description CNC Programmer Multi Axis Milling and Lathe Our client who is 61 year manufacturing facility specializing in parts for the Aerospace Industry seeks a CNC Programmer for their Elk Grove Village Il facility. Experience required 4 Axis or 3x2 Axis, set up and tooling expertise Nice to have experience 5 axis simultaneous, setting up lathes, Mill set-up, Below is my clients job description. Senior CNC Programmer - Multi-Axis Milling & Lathe Job Type: Full-time Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Work Location: On-site only About the Role Confidential AS9100-certified precision machining job shop is seeking a skilled Senior CNC Programmer to support complex, high-mix, tight-tolerance machining in a build-to-print environment. This role is focused primarily on 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, with the ability to also program basic CNC lathe work. We are looking for someone who can create reliable, efficient, and repeatable programs for modern Fanuc- and Heidenhain-controlled equipment, while understanding the realities of the shop floor - not just CAM output. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with modern fixturing techniques, advanced tooling strategies, and emerging AI-assisted programming tools. The right candidate will have the freedom and budget to recommend and implement improved workholding, tooling, and programming technology where it adds value. Responsibilities • Program 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling using Mastercam and/or Fusion 360 • Program basic CNC lathe operations • Develop practical machining strategies using 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis methods where appropriate • Create efficient, repeatable processes that balance quality, cycle time, tool life, and process stability • Build clean, organized, shop-ready programs with strong supporting documentation • Create setup sheets, tool lists, operation notes, and critical machining callouts • Work closely with setup personnel, machinists, and inspection to support prove-outs and improve first-pass success • Troubleshoot issues related to clearance, holder interference, tool reach, chatter, chip evacuation, workholding, and repeatability • Apply and help improve modern fixturing and workholding methods • Evaluate and recommend improved tooling, holders, workholding systems, and AI-supported programming workflows • Maintain strong revision awareness and program release discipline in an AS9100-controlled environment Qualifications • Strong experience programming 4-axis milling required • 5-axis programming and machining experience strongly preferred • Ability to program basic CNC lathe work • Proficiency in Mastercam and/or Fusion 360 • Experience working with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain-controlled machines • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills • Strong understanding of build-to-print machining discipline • Ability to create clear setup documentation machinists can run without guesswork • Practical understanding of shop-floor constraints including workholding, clearance, tool stickout, chatter control, chip evacuation, and tolerance repeatability • Strong interest in process improvement through modern tooling, fixturing, and programming methods Preferred • Experience in an AS9100, aerospace, defense, or other tight-tolerance machining environment • Experience programming complex parts in a high-mix job shop • Familiarity with machine-specific output and process considerations for Fanuc and Heidenhain environments Benefits & Terms • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Company pays 85%+ of employee premiums • 60-day try-out period • Industry references required • Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation. Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation.

Job Description Job Description Senior CNC Set-up and Applications Engineer Our client who is 61 year manufacturing facility specializing in parts for the Aerospace Industry seeks a for their Senior CNC Set-up and Applications Engineer for their Elk Grove Village Il facility. Experience required 4th or 3+2 axis, fixture creation, tooling, Nice to have experience: Automotive, Robotic Fusion 360 Below is the clients job description Senior CNC Setup & Applications Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Work Location: On-site only Job Summary Confidential AS9100-certified precision machining job shop is hiring a Senior CNC Setup & Applications Engineer to lead advanced job setup, tooling, fixturing, and machining process execution for complex, high-mix, tight-tolerance work. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on experience in 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, plus simple CNC lathe setups, who can develop practical, repeatable setup strategies that work in real shop conditions. We are looking for someone creative, process-driven, and highly capable in solving difficult manufacturing challenges involving workholding, tool access, rigidity, datum strategy, and process stability. Responsibilities • Develop and improve advanced CNC job setups for complex machined parts • Create practical tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling • Support simple CNC lathe setup planning and application • Evaluate prints, tolerances, materials, and machine capability to determine the best setup approach • Support prove-outs and troubleshoot setup, fixturing, tooling, and machining issues • Improve repeatability, first-pass success, and process consistency • Create clear setup documentation, tool lists, workholding notes, and operation guidance • Work closely with programmers, machinists, and inspection personnel to ensure reliable execution • Apply strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding in a build-to-print environment Qualifications • Strong experience in CNC setup, tooling, fixturing, and applications engineering • Proven hands-on experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling setups • Experience with simple CNC lathe setups • Strong understanding of workholding, clearance, stickout, chatter control, chip evacuation, and tolerance repeatability • Ability to create setup documentation machinists can follow without guessing • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills • Experience in a precision machining job shop environment • AS9100 / aerospace manufacturing experience preferred • Familiarity with Mastercam and/or Fusion 360 preferred Benefits • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Company pays 85%+ of employee premiums Additional Information • 60-day try-out period • Industry references required • Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation. Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation.

Job Description Job Description Senior CNC Set-up and Applications Engineer Our client who is 61 year manufacturing facility specializing in parts for the Aerospace Industry seeks a for their Senior CNC Set-up and Applications Engineer for their Elk Grove Village Il facility. Experience required 4th or 3+2 axis, fixture creation, tooling, Nice to have experience: Automotive, Robotic Fusion 360 Below is the clients job description Senior CNC Setup & Applications Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Work Location: On-site only Job Summary Confidential AS9100-certified precision machining job shop is hiring a Senior CNC Setup & Applications Engineer to lead advanced job setup, tooling, fixturing, and machining process execution for complex, high-mix, tight-tolerance work. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on experience in 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, plus simple CNC lathe setups, who can develop practical, repeatable setup strategies that work in real shop conditions. We are looking for someone creative, process-driven, and highly capable in solving difficult manufacturing challenges involving workholding, tool access, rigidity, datum strategy, and process stability. Responsibilities • Develop and improve advanced CNC job setups for complex machined parts • Create practical tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling • Support simple CNC lathe setup planning and application • Evaluate prints, tolerances, materials, and machine capability to determine the best setup approach • Support prove-outs and troubleshoot setup, fixturing, tooling, and machining issues • Improve repeatability, first-pass success, and process consistency • Create clear setup documentation, tool lists, workholding notes, and operation guidance • Work closely with programmers, machinists, and inspection personnel to ensure reliable execution • Apply strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding in a build-to-print environment Qualifications • Strong experience in CNC setup, tooling, fixturing, and applications engineering • Proven hands-on experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling setups • Experience with simple CNC lathe setups • Strong understanding of workholding, clearance, stickout, chatter control, chip evacuation, and tolerance repeatability • Ability to create setup documentation machinists can follow without guessing • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills • Experience in a precision machining job shop environment • AS9100 / aerospace manufacturing experience preferred • Familiarity with Mastercam and/or Fusion 360 preferred Benefits • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Company pays 85%+ of employee premiums Additional Information • 60-day try-out period • Industry references required • Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation. Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation.

Job Description Job Description CNC Programmer Multi Axis Milling and Lathe Our client who is 61 year manufacturing facility specializing in parts for the Aerospace Industry seeks a CNC Programmer for their Elk Grove Village Il facility. Experience required 4 Axis or 3x2 Axis, set up and tooling expertise Nice to have experience 5 axis simultaneous, setting up lathes, Mill set-up, Below is my clients job description. Senior CNC Programmer - Multi-Axis Milling & Lathe Job Type: Full-time Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Work Location: On-site only About the Role Confidential AS9100-certified precision machining job shop is seeking a skilled Senior CNC Programmer to support complex, high-mix, tight-tolerance machining in a build-to-print environment. This role is focused primarily on 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, with the ability to also program basic CNC lathe work. We are looking for someone who can create reliable, efficient, and repeatable programs for modern Fanuc- and Heidenhain-controlled equipment, while understanding the realities of the shop floor - not just CAM output. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with modern fixturing techniques, advanced tooling strategies, and emerging AI-assisted programming tools. The right candidate will have the freedom and budget to recommend and implement improved workholding, tooling, and programming technology where it adds value. Responsibilities • Program 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling using Mastercam and/or Fusion 360 • Program basic CNC lathe operations • Develop practical machining strategies using 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis methods where appropriate • Create efficient, repeatable processes that balance quality, cycle time, tool life, and process stability • Build clean, organized, shop-ready programs with strong supporting documentation • Create setup sheets, tool lists, operation notes, and critical machining callouts • Work closely with setup personnel, machinists, and inspection to support prove-outs and improve first-pass success • Troubleshoot issues related to clearance, holder interference, tool reach, chatter, chip evacuation, workholding, and repeatability • Apply and help improve modern fixturing and workholding methods • Evaluate and recommend improved tooling, holders, workholding systems, and AI-supported programming workflows • Maintain strong revision awareness and program release discipline in an AS9100-controlled environment Qualifications • Strong experience programming 4-axis milling required • 5-axis programming and machining experience strongly preferred • Ability to program basic CNC lathe work • Proficiency in Mastercam and/or Fusion 360 • Experience working with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain-controlled machines • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills • Strong understanding of build-to-print machining discipline • Ability to create clear setup documentation machinists can run without guesswork • Practical understanding of shop-floor constraints including workholding, clearance, tool stickout, chatter control, chip evacuation, and tolerance repeatability • Strong interest in process improvement through modern tooling, fixturing, and programming methods Preferred • Experience in an AS9100, aerospace, defense, or other tight-tolerance machining environment • Experience programming complex parts in a high-mix job shop • Familiarity with machine-specific output and process considerations for Fanuc and Heidenhain environments Benefits & Terms • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Company pays 85%+ of employee premiums • 60-day try-out period • Industry references required • Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation. Company Description Global Specialty Ingredient Company with a great reputation.