Would You Take This Job? Programmer / Machinist (CNC)

Programmer / Machinist (CNC)

Employer: Robot Solutions LLC
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay: $28–$36 / hr
Type: Full-time — Shop-based / CNC programming & setup

What You’ll Do

  • Program and set up CNC mills and lathes (3-, 4-, and 5-axis) for production and prototype work.

  • Use CAD/CAM workflows to generate toolpaths and optimize machining processes.

  • Operate and troubleshoot machines during runs; make offsets, fixturing adjustments, and first-article checks.

  • Collaborate with engineers and shop teammates to refine part programs and improve cycle time/quality.

  • Maintain tooling, document setups, and follow shop safety and quality procedures.

Why It Stands Out

  • Hands-on role where you own both programming and machine setup — great for machinists who like end-to-end work.

  • Opportunity to work on multi-axis machines and expand skills with modern CAD/CAM toolchains.

  • Small-business environment often means variety of parts and direct impact on workflows and tooling choices.

Potential Trade-offs

  • Shop environment with typical noise, physical demands, and requirement to stand and lift when staging parts and tooling.

  • Expect to balance programming time with hands-on machine setup and production support.

  • May require familiarity with multiple CAM systems and machine controls; learning curve if you haven’t used the exact brands listed.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Strong understanding of CNC machinery and G-code fundamentals.

  • Experience programming and setting up mills and lathes (3–5 axis preferred).

  • Comfortable using CAD/CAM (ability to create/modify toolpaths and post-process).

  • Experience with Haas, Mazak, SolidWorks, SOLIDCAM, or similar systems is a plus.

  • Detail-oriented, mechanically savvy, and able to troubleshoot tooling/machining issues.

Perks / Benefits

  • Paid time off and retirement benefits (details on the posting).

  • Work that builds high-value skills in multi-axis machining and CAD/CAM programming.

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Would You Take This Job? — Does a shop role that combines CNC programming with hands-on setup on 3–5 axis machines sound like your kind of work?