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CNC Lathe Programmer

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Compensation
$27–28/hr
Location
Pelzer, SC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The CNC Lathe Programmer joins the manufacturing team to program and prepare CNC lathe operations for day-to-day production. The role involves turning technical drawings and engineering instructions into machine-ready programs, writing and editing G and M codes, and supporting reliable shop-floor production. The position offers a Monday-through-Friday daytime schedule and pays $27.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CNC Lathe Programming, nice to haveG and M Codes, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Our client is seeking a CNC Lathe Programmer to join their team. As a CNC Lathe Programmer, you will be part of the manufacturing team, supporting day-to-day production by programming and preparing CNC lathe operations. If you enjoy turning technical drawings into precise machine-ready programs, you’ll find this role motivating and hands-on.

Job Title: CNC Lathe Programmer

Location: Pelzer, SC

Pay Range: $27.00 to $28.00/hr

Shift: Monday thru Friday, 7am-3:30pm

What's the Job?

  • Program CNC lathe operations from drawings, ensuring accurate setup and production readiness.

  • Write and edit CNC programs using G and M codes to meet job requirements.

  • Translate engineering instructions into machine instructions with attention to detail and quality.

  • Support smooth production by preparing programs that run reliably on the shop floor.

  • Collaborate with team members to address programming needs and maintain consistent output.

What's Needed?

  • Ability to program at the machine level from drawings using G and M codes.

  • Strong understanding of CNC lathe programming fundamentals and code structure.

  • Detail-oriented mindset to ensure programs match the drawing requirements.

  • Comfort working in a production environment with clear schedules and expectations.

  • Reliable communication and teamwork to support ongoing manufacturing needs.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to apply CNC programming skills directly to real production work.

  • Stable Monday through Friday schedule with daytime hours.

  • Clear role focus on programming from drawings and running CNC lathe operations.

  • Work with a team that values precision, consistency, and practical problem-solving.

  • Potential for long-term growth in CNC programming and manufacturing operations.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

  • Dental Plan

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Short Term Disability Insurance

  • 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

How this job compares

Set against the 397 open CNC Programmer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27–28/hr
  • US median$30–40/hr148 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 21% below the US median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the lowest quarter of CNC Programmer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open CNC Programmer jobs in South Carolina and 397 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
CNC Programmer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (276 postings).
Education
7 of the 397 open CNC Programmer jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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