Description
Step into a hands-on, high-impact role as a CNC Programmer in Portland, Oregon, with a well-established manufacturing company known for its strong culture, high retention, and team-oriented environment. With over 120 employees and a plant connected to corporate headquarters, this non-union facility offers stability, monthly performance bonuses (budgeted at 20%, averaging 17% last year), and a four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, 5:30am–4:00pm) that gives you long weekends year-round. If you thrive in a collaborative shop environment where your programming expertise directly drives production success, this is an opportunity to join a company that values craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this CNC Programmer position include:
- High School Diploma or GED required (2-year Machining Technology degree preferred); develop and maintain CNC programs for multiple machines.
- Strong horizontal mill setup experience (FANUC controls preferred) and horizontal lathe with live tooling experience; program and prove out new and existing jobs.
- Proficiency in G & M code and Macro-B operations; troubleshoot machining and process issues on the plant floor.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T; inspect parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Experience with CAD/CAM and simulation software (Solid Edge, MasterCAM, NCSimul preferred); design fixtures and optimize machining processes.
- Working knowledge of speeds, feeds, tooling, and machine shop math; select cutting tools and define machining processes.
- Strong documentation skills; maintain revision-controlled program files and operator instructions.
- Ability to train operators and collaborate with production and engineering teams; support quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.
Salary: $34 - $43 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus monthly bonus (budgeted at 20% of base monthly salary, flexing based on company performance; plant average approximately 17%).
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including 12 paid holidays, company shutdown the last week of the year, PTO (80 hours after 90 days) plus 40 hours of sick time, PPO and high deductible health plans (employee premiums as low as $100/month and family plans as low as $353/month), dental (as low as $8/month), vision (as low as $7/month), life insurance, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 (role-related), optional overtime (typically Fridays), and benefits eligibility the first of the month following start date.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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CNC PROGRAMMER | FANUC CONTROLS | HORIZONTAL MILL | HORIZONTAL LATHE | G & M CODE | MACRO-B | MASTERCAM | SOLID EDGE | GD&T | MACHINE SHOP MATH | FIXTURING | MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS