CNC Programmer

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!

Learn more about the great benefits of
working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
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,
VDevelop, 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: P23155Grade: P16

CNC Programmer, VIDevelop, 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:
P23156Grade: P17

CNC Programmer, VIIDevelop, 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: P23157Grade: 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:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196341

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