CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

Company: Kelly Services

Pay: $35 per hour

Assignment: Six months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position Summary

Kelly Services is seeking a CNC Programmer to support a Specialty Tooling Department. This role provides CNC programming, setup, machining, and technical support for die and mold production and die repair.

The CNC Programmer creates accurate programs, supports machining operations, reviews design data, selects appropriate tooling, and helps ensure tooling components are produced safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC part programs using internally designed Autodesk Inventor models, drawings, project communications, and Mastercam.

• Select and configure cutting tools, fixtures, workholding methods, machining strategies, speeds, and feeds.

• Review drawings, 3D models, and design data to determine dimensions, tooling, setups, machining sequences, and parameters.

• Set up and operate CNC equipment as needed to meet production requirements.

• Monitor machine output and performance; make mechanical, tooling, or program adjustments to meet quality requirements.

• Use AutoCAD Mechanical and Autodesk Inventor to create or revise 2D and 3D drawings and machining documentation.

• Create or support tooling design drawings for form cutters, specialty tooling, and die and mold production.

• Organize project information, drawings, program files, and communications for new project startups.

• Maintain machine tooling, tool room inventory, measuring and gauge tools, and consumable support equipment.

• Contact vendors to stay current on tooling developments, cutting tools, and machining improvements.

Role Challenges and Expectations

This role balances safety, quality, schedule, and cost in a high-demand tooling environment. The successful candidate will use sound technical judgment, prioritize effectively, execute reliably, and continuously improve machining methods to increase throughput while meeting or exceeding customer specifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in machine shop operations, CNC milling, or related precision machining.

• 3–5 years of CNC programming experience using Mastercam or comparable CAD/CAM software.

• Proficient understanding of G-code, M-code, CNC setup, machining strategies, feeds and speeds, and cutting tool selection.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, 3D models, machining data, specifications, and project communications.

• Experience applying good manufacturing practices and selecting tooling and machining resources for die and mold production.

• Proficient with precision measuring equipment and inspecting work to tight tolerances, including ±0.002 inches where required.

• Experience with AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor, Mastercam, or similar CAD/CAM tools preferred.

• Strong communication, math, computer, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Trade school, associate degree, technical certificate, or related machining/manufacturing training preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.