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CNC Programmer May 7, 2025

Located in Joplin, MO

Pay: $20-$25/hour

Job Full Description

Express Employment is now hiring a skilled CNC Programmer to use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions. Your job is important since some materials are not easy to shape or handle manually or with conventional equipment. You will be responsible for developing software programs that direct CNC machines to cut and shape metal or plastic to produce components for airplanes, automobiles, tools/dies/molds, and other industrial machined parts and tools. Using 3-dimensional computer designs (CAD models) and/or blueprints that define the configuration of the required component, CNC Programmers use CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software programs to generate the program code that guides CNC machines to perform machining operations which result in precise finished components – efficiently and safely.

Job Responsibilities

  • ·Analyze job orders
  • Review CAD models and/or blueprints
  • Make calculations to determine where materials should be cut
  • Define the best sequence of machining steps
  • Decide tools, speeds, feeds and fixtures to be used then generate program code using computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software to capture all these decisions
  • Run simulation tests
  • conduct quality testing and correct/improve program code to increase efficiency, quality, and safety;
  • Communicate with other programmers, shop floor management, machinists/setup and operators and engineering and sales staff to achieve this.

Skills/Qualifications needed

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred
  • Ability to read mics and calipers
  • Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
  • A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
  • Good communication abilities
  • Ability to learn and be taught
  • High school diploma or equivalent;

Compensation: Pay can start up to $25/hr based on experience.

Shift: Mon-Fri 8A-5P

Type of Job: Full-time

Location: Joplin, MO

Benefits: There is a wide range of benefits that you can customize to fit your needs including:

  • Medical/dental/and vision plans
  • Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonuses

2 ways to apply:

  • Complete an online application at www.expresspros.com/joplinmo
  • Call our office at (417) 623-6500

Joplin, MO
1545
1501 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804

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