At a Glance - Company: Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool
- Location: Richmond, MI (On-Site)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay Range: $35 - $45 per hour (based on experience)
- Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Overtime: Yes - As Needed (40-45 hrs/week typical)
- Experience Level: Senior (5+ years CNC turning/programming)
- Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Published: March 2026
Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to continued growth and increased production demand in aerospace and medical programs.
At
Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool , the Lead CNC Programmer - Turning plays a critical role in developing, optimizing, and leading CNC turning operations on complex, small-batch components. This is a leadership-level programming position focused on process ownership, quality, and continuous improvement - not just running pre-written programs.
The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Program and set up multi-axis CNC turning centers
- Create and optimize toolpaths using Hypermill and longhand G/M code
- Work directly at the machine (Fanuc controls) to edit, refine, and validate programs
- Select tooling, determine workholding, and design fixturing
- Run high-mix, low-volume aerospace and medical jobs
- Estimate cycle times, tooling cost, and program efficiency
- Perform first-article validation and in-process inspection
- Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds/speeds/offsets
- Develop process control plans and manage tool life
- Train and mentor setup machinists and operators
- Collaborate with operations and engineering to maintain schedule
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: Multi-channel dual-turret turn-mill lathes with sub-spindles and live tooling
- Controls: Fanuc
- CAM Software: Hypermill (Mastercam experience transferable)
- Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges
Materials You'll Work With
- Inconel
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Aerospace-grade alloys
What We're Looking ForRequired:
- 5+ years of CNC turning and programming experience
- Experience with live tooling, Y-axis, and sub-spindle lathes
- Strong proficiency with Fanuc controls
- CAM programming experience (Hypermill preferred)
- Blueprint reading & GD&T knowledge
- Ability to select tooling, design fixturing, and optimize parameters
- Comfortable leading jobs from setup through production
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-driven
Preferred (Not Required):
- Aerospace or Medical machining experience
- Multi-axis turn-mill programming experience
- Experience mentoring or leading other machinists
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Prosper-Tech because:
- Clean, organized, professional shop
- Advanced multi-axis equipment
- High-precision aerospace & medical work
- Steady workload and growth
- Competitive pay and strong benefits
- Real leadership opportunity in a growing company
- A culture built on professionalism, trust, and teamwork
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $35 - $45/hr (DOE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Overtime: Available as needed
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision (effective Day 1)
- Life Insurance
- Aflac supplemental coverage
- Simple IRA with 3% employer match (after 90 days)
- Paid Holidays (after 90 days)
- Paid Vacation (after 90 days)
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Interested CNC Programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.
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