Cnc Programmer

Saronic Saronic · Defense · Franklin, LA · Production

This role is for a CNC Programmer at Saronic Technologies, a company focused on autonomous maritime platforms. The programmer will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for manufacturing components, working with engineering and production teams to improve machining efficiency and scalability. Responsibilities include generating toolpaths, supporting prototyping and production, improving cycle times, and troubleshooting machining issues. Qualifications include a degree or certification in a related field, 3+ years of CNC programming experience, CAD/CAM proficiency, and knowledge of machining processes.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, routers, and other automated manufacturing equipment
  2. Generate toolpaths and manufacturing processes from CAD models and engineering drawings
  3. Support prototype, production, and engineering development efforts through rapid programming and process development
  4. Improve cycle times, machine utilization, tooling strategies, and manufacturing efficiency
  5. Collaborate with engineers to improve part manufacturability and production scalability

Skills

Required

  • CNC programming experience
  • CAD/CAM software proficiency
  • Machining processes knowledge
  • Tooling, feeds and speeds knowledge
  • Workholding techniques knowledge
  • Read engineering drawings
  • GD&T requirements knowledge
  • Technical specifications knowledge
  • Multi-axis machining operations familiarity
  • CNC machine controls familiarity
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration capability

Nice to have

  • Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Technology, Machining, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers programming experience
  • Aluminum fabrication experience
  • Marine manufacturing processes experience
  • Robotics experience
  • Defense systems experience
  • Aerospace structures experience
  • Lean manufacturing knowledge
  • Continuous improvement methodologies knowledge
  • Hands-on machining experience operating CNC equipment

What the JD emphasized

  • high-performance manufacturing operations
  • autonomous vessel production programs
  • autonomous platforms