CNC Programmer

Job Summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of orthopaedic patient care through medical device innovation. As a CNC Programmer, you'll collaborate with visionary clinicians, researchers, engineers, and manufacturing colleagues to build, test, and develop the next generation of surgical instruments and implantable devices. Work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technical resources and supported by a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and impact.
This is a rare opportunity to pursue your professional passion in a role that can truly make a difference to orthopaedic patients worldwide. Come join us in making a difference!

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

CNC Programmer, V
Develop, support, and maintain computer numerical control (CNC) programs for machine shop equipment. Read and understand blueprints, manuals, and other technical documentation in order to perform programming tasks. Design and implement all tooling associated with the manufacturing of CNC machines. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience. This is an Expert-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P23155 Grade: P16

CNC Programmer, VI
Develop, support, and maintain computer numerical control (CNC) programs for machine shop equipment. Read and understand blueprints, manuals, and other technical documentation in order to perform programming tasks. Design and implement all tooling associated with the manufacturing of CNC machines. Recognized as expert in field. Requires highly specialized skill set. Influences best practices within discipline. Conducts the most complex and vital work, unsupervised and with complete latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience. This is a Principal-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P23156 Grade: P17

CNC Programmer, VII
Develop, support, and maintain computer numerical control (CNC) programs for machine shop equipment. Read and understand blueprints, manuals, and other technical documentation in order to perform programming tasks. Design and implement all tooling associated with the manufacturing of CNC machines. Recognized as expert in field. Requires highly specialized skill set. Influences best practices within discipline. Conducts the most complex and vital work, unsupervised and with complete latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience. This is a Senior Principal-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: P23157 Grade: P18

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
CNC Programmer, V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
CNC Programmer, VI: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
CNC Programmer, VII: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• 4 to 7 years' experience working in a highly dynamic, innovative, tight tolerance, complex part prototyping and/or production environment, with responsibilities in either CNC Swiss-style lathe or CNC mill-turn programming, set-up, operation, cutting tool selection, material ordering and shop and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with other complex CNC equipment, such as 5-axis CNC mills, CNC Y-axis single or dual spindle lathes,, and 4 axis CNC wire EDM's, is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent computer & programming skills using CAM software, CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Esprit (CAM) and Solidworks (CAD) is highly desirable.
• Experience machining advanced metal alloys (stainless steels, titanium, cobalt, nitinol, etc.) and high-performance thermoplastics (PEEK, RADEL, ULTEM, UHMWPE, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to perform at a high level in a team environment.
• Ability to read and effectively interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to effectively complete inspections to demonstrate that parts meet drawing and specifications requirements

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44201B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8am - 5pm, M-F
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,000-$110,000
Close Date: 5/4/2026
Open Until Filled:
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