CNC Programmer / Machinist – Cradle-to-Grave (Fusion 360 / Mastercam)

🔎At a Glance

Company: Tool & Die Systems LLC
Location: Wixom, MI (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $56,000 – $85,000 per year (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift (typical shop hours)
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Why This Role Exists

Tool & Die Systems (TDS) is continuing to grow its CNC machining capabilities across production, tooling, and assembly work.

This role exists to support a steady flow of new parts and programs — from prototype through production — with a strong focus on ownership, efficiency, and quality.

You’ll play a key role in taking parts from print to production in a shop that handles everything from machining to kitting and assembly.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Program, set up, and run CNC parts from print to completion (cradle-to-grave)
• Create fixtures, jaws, and workholding solutions for new parts
• Prove out new programs and transition jobs into production
• Populate and maintain tooling sheets for all new jobs
• Troubleshoot machine issues, crashes, or process problems and get jobs back up and running
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency
• Work closely with the team to maintain production flow and part quality

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

• Fadal CNC Mills
• Bridgeport Machines
• Neway Equipment
• Brother CNC Machines

CAM Software:

• Fusion 360
• BobCAD-CAM
• Mastercam

Inspection Tools:

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Standard shop inspection tools

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Strong programming, setup, and troubleshooting ability
• Experience taking parts from print to production independently
• Ability to create fixtures and workholding solutions
• Comfortable optimizing processes and improving cycle times
• Ability to read blueprints and work to tight tolerances

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with Fadal, Bridgeport, Neway, or Brother machines
• Experience with Fusion 360, BobCAD, or Mastercam
• Experience in a job shop or high-mix environment

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Tool & Die Systems because:

• You’re not just running parts — you own the full process
• Variety of work (production, tooling, fixtures, assembly support)
• Small team environment where your input actually matters
• Opportunity to improve processes and make a real impact
• Stable workload with a mix of prototype and production work

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $56,000 – $85,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Stable, full-time work environment
• Opportunities to grow into more advanced programming and process roles

Schedule:

• Day Shift (standard shop hours)

Overtime: As needed

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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