Lead CNC Programmer - Turning

At a Glance Company: Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool Location: Richmond, MI (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $35 – $45 per hour (based on experience) Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Overtime: Yes – As Needed (40–45 hrs/week typical) Experience Level: Senior (5+ years CNC turning/programming) Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Published: March 2026 - Why This Role Exists This role exists due to continued growth and increased production demand in aerospace and medical programs. At Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool , the Lead CNC Programmer – Turning plays a critical role in developing, optimizing, and leading CNC turning operations on complex, small-batch components. This is a leadership-level programming position focused on process ownership, quality, and continuous improvement — not just running pre-written programs. - The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Program and set up multi-axis CNC turning centers Create and optimize toolpaths using Hypermill and longhand G/M code Work directly at the machine (Fanuc controls) to edit, refine, and validate programs Select tooling, determine workholding, and design fixturing Run high-mix, low-volume aerospace and medical jobs Estimate cycle times, tooling cost, and program efficiency Perform first-article validation and in-process inspection Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds/speeds/offsets Develop process control plans and manage tool life Train and mentor setup machinists and operators Collaborate with operations and engineering to maintain schedule - Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Machines: Multi-channel dual-turret turn-mill lathes with sub-spindles and live tooling Controls: Fanuc CAM Software: Hypermill (Mastercam experience transferable) Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges - Materials You'll Work With Inconel Stainless Steel Titanium Aerospace-grade alloys - What We're Looking ForRequired: 5+ years of CNC turning and programming experience Experience with live tooling, Y-axis, and sub-spindle lathes Strong proficiency with Fanuc controls CAM programming experience (Hypermill preferred) Blueprint reading & GD&T knowledge Ability to select tooling, design fixturing, and optimize parameters Comfortable leading jobs from setup through production Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-driven Preferred (Not Required): Aerospace or Medical machining experience Multi-axis turn-mill programming experience Experience mentoring or leading other machinists - Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Prosper-Tech because: Clean, organized, professional shop Advanced multi-axis equipment High-precision aerospace & medical work Steady workload and growth Competitive pay and strong benefits Real leadership opportunity in a growing company A culture built on professionalism, trust, and teamwork - Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $35 – $45/hr (DOE) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Overtime: Available as needed Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision (effective Day 1) Life Insurance Aflac supplemental coverage Simple IRA with 3% employer match (after 90 days) Paid Holidays (after 90 days) Paid Vacation (after 90 days) - Apply Interested CNC Programmers can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or save this job to review later.