CNC Programmer II - 1st Shift

Job description

Are you ready to bring precision and creativity to life? As a CNC Programmer II on our 1st Shift team, you'll master the art of turning digital designs into perfectly crafted parts. If you love working with cutting-edge Fanuc & HAAS CNC milling centers and have a passion for precision, this is your stage to shine! **Key Responsibilities:** • Master the setup, programming, and operation of Fanuc & HAAS CNC milling centers using Master CAM software—turning code into reality! • Decode blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications like a pro to determine dimensions, tolerances, and the perfect sequence of operations. • Work your magic with close tolerances using precision gauges and inspection tools to ensure every finished product is absolutely flawless. • Document your setup and operation expertise through written descriptions, sketches, and solid models—become the go-to resource for your team. • Mentor and train junior operators and apprentices, passing on your machining wisdom and helping them level up their skills. • Champion safety procedures and regulations—keeping our team safe is everyone's superpower. • Take on additional challenges as they come your way, staying flexible and ready for whatever's next. **Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** • **3-7 years** of hands-on manual machining and CNC setup and operation experience with conversational programming—you've got the chops! • **Master CAM software proficiency** is our jam (preferred, but we love learning together!) • **High work ethic and team player mentality** with a sense of urgency—because great things happen when we move fast and collaborate. • **Blueprint reading superpower**—you can decode complex machine and component drawings like it's second nature. • **English fluency** (speaking, reading, and understanding verbal instructions)—clear communication keeps us all on the same page. • **Problem-solving ninja skills**—you analyze challenges and find creative solutions. • **Detail-oriented and self-motivated**—you thrive with autonomy and minimal supervision, taking ownership of your work. • **Mentoring mindset**—you genuinely enjoy training and developing others. • **Flexibility and availability**—ready to work overtime and weekends when the team needs you. **Travel %:** 0-10% **Security:** Please state if US Citizen or Permanent Resident status is required. Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems. Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.