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CNC Programmer
SPECIALIST • $62/HR

CNC Programmer

Develops the programs that control the movement and function of CNC machine tools, translating drawings into numerical control sequences.

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⚡️ Core Competencies

  • CAM Programming
  • G-code & M-code
  • Post Processors
  • GD&T
  • Tool Path Optimization
  • Mastercam/Fusion 360

🎯 Sample Activities

  • Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine each workpiece
  • Write programs in the language of the machine's controller and store them for reuse
  • Analyze part drawings and specifications to determine machine settings, cutting paths, and dimensions
  • Revise programs to eliminate errors and modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during trial runs