
Senior CNC Programmer
IDEX · Oklahoma City, OK
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at IDEX (industrial) in Oklahoma City, OK. If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, GD&T, CNC, Machining, Time studies, Tooling
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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How this role compares
Against 853 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 96 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 49%
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Machining 41%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, New product launch, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at IDEX
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: IDEX in Oklahoma City
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
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Position Summary
The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC machining programs to support the efficient production of high-quality precision-machined components. This role serves as a technical resource for machining processes, tooling selection, programming standards, process improvement initiatives, and shop floor support. The position works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Machining personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- ◆Create, modify, verify, and maintain CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
- ◆Generate and validate toolpaths through simulation, prove-out, and production support activities.
- ◆Own tooling selection and optimization, including cutting tools, feeds and speeds, tool life improvements, and evaluation of new tooling technologies.
- ◆Develop machining strategies, tooling, work holding, setups, and process documentation.
- ◆Support new product introductions, process development, and production readiness.
- ◆Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues to minimize downtime.
- ◆Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- ◆Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- ◆Maintain program revisions, setup sheets, work instructions, and related documentation.
- ◆Train and mentor machinists on programming, machining techniques, and best practices.
- ◆Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality, and safety initiatives.
- ◆Conduct time studies or create estimates for machine/cycle times and update routing information for accurate product costing.
Required
- ✓Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- ✓8+ years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience programming complex milling, turning, and multi-axis machining operations.
- ✓5+ years of CAM programming experience
Required Skills and Abilities
- ✓Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and CNC machining processes.
- ✓Strong understanding of G-Code, M-Code, GD&T, tooling, feeds and speeds, and machine setup.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and training skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing documentation systems.
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
Exposure to a manufacturing environment. Noise levels may vary from moderate office environment to noisy/loud in the plant area. Proper use of safety equipment such as steel-toed shoes, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, aprons and face shield must be observed.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
None
Travel: 10%
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
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If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Preferred
- +Working knowledge of ESPRIT system.
- +Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Vericut.
- +Fixture and workholding design experience.
- +ERP/MRP system experience.
