Job Description
A high-precision CNC machine shop on Colorado’s Front Range is seeking an experienced Multi-Axis Lathe Programmer to support continued growth and increasingly complex work. This shop is known for its commitment to quality, process improvement, and long-term customer partnerships. If you take pride in precision machining and enjoy owning your programs and processes, this role offers a strong technical environment and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities
- Program and optimize multi-axis CNC lathes and Swiss machines
- Develop complete machining processes from prints and/or solid models
- Create efficient tooling strategies and workholding solutions
- Support setups, first articles, and on-machine troubleshooting
- Maintain tight tolerances and consistent quality standards
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve cycle times and repeatability
- Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
Required Experience
- 3+ years of multi-axis lathe and/or Swiss programming experience
- Experience full program writing in Mastercam or Esprit
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T comprehension
- Hands-on experience supporting machining processes at the machine
- High attention to detail and a quality-driven mindset
Preferred (Not Required)
- Live tooling and sub-spindle experience
- High-mix / low-volume or complex part environments
- ISO or quality-focused shop background
Compensation & Highlights
$40–$50 per hour based on experience
Challenging, precision-driven work, not production button-pushing
Stable, well-run shop with a strong reputation for ethics and quality
Opportunity to influence programming standards and machining processes
Job Tags
Hourly pay,