CNC Programmer - Critical Hardware
Lincoln Electric · Macomb, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Lincoln Electric (industrial) in Macomb, MI. No fees will be paid unless recruiting.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 52%
- ✓ CNC 45%
- Team leadership 39%
- ✓ Machining 33%
- Root cause 27%
- ✓ Robotics 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lincoln Electric in Macomb
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor- Aerospace · Manufacturing · Supervisor
Full description from Lincoln ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop CNC toolpaths using CAM software (Hypermill, Work NC, Tebis) from 3D models and engineering drawings
- ◆Select appropriate cutting strategies — adaptive clearing, high-feed milling, trochoidal milling — matched to material, machine capability, and cycle time targets
- ◆Choose cutting tools, insert grades, and cutting parameters for each operation, considering material machinability and surface finish
requirements
- ✓Post-process toolpaths to machine-specific G-code using machine-matched post-processors and verify output for correctness
- ✓Prove out new programs on the machine: conduct dry runs, cut air, and run first articles while monitoring for collisions, tool deflection, and dimensional accuracy
- ✓Optimize cycle times by reducing air cuts, improving approach and retract moves, and adjusting feeds and speeds based on observed chip formation
- ✓Write setup sheets documenting workholding, tool list with offsets, speeds/feeds, and inspection
requirements
for each job
- ✓Modify existing programs to accommodate engineering changes, tooling substitutions, or fixture modifications without compromising part quality
- ✓Create and maintain a program library with version control, documenting changes and preserving proven programs against
- ✓Maintain documented tool life with proven cutting strategies for different materials
- ✓Such as Titanium, Inconel’s , Stainless Steels, Aluminum,
Education and experience
- ✓HS Diploma/Equivalent required
- ✓Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience in a production or aerospace environment.
- ✓Experience with high-precision aerospace machining preferred.
- ✓Ability to work a flexible work schedule as required to support workload; including overtime and weekends.
- ✓Able to read and interpret drawings, blue prints and schematics.
- ✓Detail oriented, ability to work independently, and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .
Location: Macomb - Mile
Job
Technical skills
- •CAM software: Proficiency in Hypermill (preferred), or strong experience in Tebis with willingness to support Hypermill workflows
- •Machine controls: Heidenhein preferred, Fanuc 0i/30i series, Siemens, — G-code reading and editing
- •Cutting tool knowledge: insert geometry and grade selection, milling, drilling, threadmilling, tapping & high-speed machining strategies
- •Solid understanding of GD&T, machining principles, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
- •Simulation tools: CAM-embedded machine simulation, Hypermill, NC Simul, Vericut.
- •Fixturing design fundamentals: understanding how workholding choice affects program approach and accessibility
Manufacturing
- •Setup and prove-out capability: able to run the machine during first articles without a machinist present
- •Hands-on familiarity with chip-forming materials: aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel
Job
Physical demands
The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.
Work environment
The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.
Harassment policy
Workplace harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics is prohibited. Interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Attention: third-party recruiters
Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a signed vendor agreement become the property of Lincoln Electric. No fees will be paid unless recruiting