CNC Programmer – 3 & 5 Axis Milling

Type: Full-Time

Pay: $35-$45 per hour based on experience

Experience: 5+ years of experience in a quality role within aerospace and defense manufacturing

Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Degree: Preferred

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours:

Monday to Friday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Job Summary

At Owens Industries, we’re looking for a CNC Programmer who knows their way around a complex 3-axis and 5-axis setup and can hit those tight tolerances day in and day out. We aren't doing simple, repetitive production here; we’re working on high-end aerospace and defense parts, often with tough materials like Inconel and Titanium. If you’re used to holding ±0.0001" and can jump between jobs without missing a beat, you’ll fit right in with the team.

You’ll be working directly from SolidWorks models and prints to build out your programs and setup sheets, so having a good handle on your CAD/CAM software—especially Autodesk PowerMill, FeatureCAM, and SolidWorks—is going to be a huge plus. We need someone who gets the "why" behind the cutting parameters and workholding, not just the "how." If you’ve got at least 5 years of programming under your belt in a shop that doesn't cut corners on quality, and you’re ready to dive into some challenging, high-mix work, we’d love to have you on board.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Write and optimize CNC programs for complex 3-axis and 5-axis milling operations
  • Work directly from SolidWorks models and engineering prints to develop programs and setup sheets
  • Hold tight tolerances of often ±0.0001" on high-difficulty materials, including Inconel and Titanium
  • Select and apply appropriate cutting parameters and workholding strategies
  • Support high-mix production of aerospace and defense components with minimal repeat jobs

Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Autodesk PowerMill, FeatureCAM and/or SolidWorks CAM
  • Strong understanding of 3-axis and 5-axis milling setups and toolpaths
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering prints and GD&T
  • Associate degree or technical certification preferred

Benefits

  • $35–$45/hour based on experience
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full-time position with a consistent schedule

Why Choose Owens Industries?

Owens Industries offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical and financial well-being. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also enjoy paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, we provide a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.

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