CNC Programmer
Laborup · Chandler, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Laborup (industrial) in Chandler, IN.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, GD&T, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 74%
- ✓ Tooling 41%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
- ✓ CNC 37%
- ✓ Machining 37%
- EHS / safety 30%
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Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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requirements
into actionable work instructions for the shop floor.Physical Requirements:Ability to handle the physical demands of the role, including extended screen time, long periods of sitting, and potentially long hours to meet critical customer delivery schedules.Benefits Benefits:Medical, dental, vision 401(k) with match PTO.
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Overview We are hiring for a skilled CNC Programmer for our high-spec aerospace manufacturing operation who will develop the manufacturing processes for mission-critical parts used in advanced defense and semiconductor applications.This is an opportunity to do some of the best work of your life and continuously expand your skill set.You won't just be sitting behind a screen generating G-code; you will be tackling advanced 5-axis work, navigating the complexities of exotic materials, and pushing the limits of creative workholding and fixturing.We are looking for someone with a true machinist's mindset--a programmer who has spent actual time at the spindle setting up and running machines, not just a pure computer guy. You will serve as the crucial link between engineering and the shop floor, driving continuous improvement and ensuring our operators are set up for absolute success.Compensation Base Pay:$80,000 - $95,000 Bonus:Eligible for a 7.5% annual bonus Benefits:Medical, dental, vision 401(k) with match PTO Responsibilities:Advanced CNC Programming:Develop, write, and optimize complex programs for CNC Mills (including advanced 5-axis work) using NX or Mastercam.Tooling & Fixturing Design:Engineer, design, and implement creative workholding, fixturing, and tooling solutions to ensure precision and repeatability on complex aerospace and semiconductor components.Shop Floor Execution:Work directly with machinists on the floor to prove out programs, assist with complex setups, and ensure seamless execution of your manufacturing plans.Process Documentation:Develop clear, comprehensive aircraft fabrication, assembly, and installation work instructions to guide the production floor.Continuous Improvement:Utilize systematic problem-solving and Lean Manufacturing principles to drive cost reduction, minimize downtime, and optimize cycle times.Root Cause Analysis:Investigate and troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and process issues on the floor to perform root cause corrective action.Engineering Liaison:Evaluate engineering changes, interpret complex drawings, and recommend new equipment or processes to improve safety, capacity, and reliability.Requirements Qualifications:Experience:Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience, OR 5years of relevant NC/CNC programming experience.Machining Foundation:3years of hands-on CNC machinist and setup experience is strictly required; you must know how to run the machines you program.Software Fluency:High proficiency in CAD/CAM programming using NX or Mastercam (GibbsCam and CNC Lathe programming are strong pluses).Technical Expertise:Proven experience with advanced 5-axis machining, complex GD&T, and working with exotic materials.Problem Solver:Exceptional ability to identify issues in a fast-paced environment and develop technical, alternative solutions quickly.Communication:Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering