{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a5306c6432a6cfd155d4f9d0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a5306c6432a6cfd155d4f9d0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a5306c6432a6cfd155d4f9d0","title":"Lead CNC Programmer","description":"Lead CNC Programmer\n\nLocation: Canton, Ohio\n\nCompany: Canton Drop Forge\n\nSchedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nCanton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potential. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.\n\nAt Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nCanton Drop Forge is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Programmer to provide advanced CNC programming and technical support within our Machine Shop.\n\nThis position will serve as the primary technical resource for CNC programming, machining processes, tooling, setups, and program optimization. The Lead CNC Programmer will work closely with Machine Shop Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and CNC operators to develop effective machining processes, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously improve safety, quality, efficiency, and machine utilization.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nCNC Programming: Develop, modify, maintain, and optimize CAD, CNC programs for machining operations. Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements into effective machining programs and processes.\nMachining & Process Development: Determine appropriate machining sequences, tooling, speeds, feeds, work holding, and setup requirements. Develop effective machining methods for new and existing work.\nTechnical Support: Serve as the primary technical resource for CNC programming and complex machining issues. Provide technical guidance to CNC machinists and operators regarding programs, setups, tooling, and machining methods.\nTroubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Support operators in troubleshooting programs, tooling, setup, dimensional, and machining issues. Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to machining and quality concerns.\nProcess Improvement: Evaluate CNC programs and CAM machining methods to improve cycle time, tool life, machine utilization, quality, and process reliability. Identify opportunities to reduce setup time, machining variation, scrap, and rework.\nCross-Departmental Communication: Collaborate with Machine Shop Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to support new and existing machining processes, resolve technical issues, and ensure proper machine setup and process optimization.\nProgramming Standards & Documentation: Maintain accurate CNC programs, setup documentation, tooling information, and related process records. Establish and promote consistent programming standards and machining practices.\nTraining & Technical Development: Provide technical instruction and support to CNC machinists and operators on programming, equipment, setups, tooling, and machining practices. Support continued development of CNC capabilities throughout the Machine Shop.\n\nQualifications:\n\n5+ years of hands-on CNC programming and machining experience within a manufacturing or machine shop environment.\nAdvanced working knowledge of CNC programming, CAD/CAM, machining methods, tooling, speeds and feeds, setups, and process optimization.\nStrong understanding of CNC machining processes with the ability to troubleshoot complex machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.\nAbility to read blueprints and complex engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.\nServe as a technical resource, provide guidance to machinists and operators, and promote consistent programming and machining practices.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical machining solutions.\nWorking knowledge of manufacturing quality requirements; familiarity with AS9100 quality standards preferred.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and shop-floor employees.\nProficiency with applicable CNC programming software and manufacturing systems. Proficiency within Microsoft Office, including Excel, required.\n\nCanton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nCanton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life disability, 401k matching, vacation, and sick time.\n\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and a thorough drug screen.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Cantondropforgeinc","rawCompany":"cantondropforgeinc","city":"Canton","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T13:17:58.917Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9162.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-programmers"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead CNC Programmer","description":"Lead CNC Programmer\n\nLocation: Canton, Ohio\n\nCompany: Canton Drop Forge\n\nSchedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nCanton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potential. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.\n\nAt Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nCanton Drop Forge is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Programmer to provide advanced CNC programming and technical support within our Machine Shop.\n\nThis position will serve as the primary technical resource for CNC programming, machining processes, tooling, setups, and program optimization. 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Proficiency within Microsoft Office, including Excel, required.\n\nCanton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nCanton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life disability, 401k matching, vacation, and sick time.\n\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and a thorough drug screen.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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