CNC Programmer - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Nidec is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", from miniature to gigantic motors. With over 140,000 employees worldwide, we manufacture high‑efficiency motors for industrial, commercial, and automotive applications. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

Shift: 2nd Shift
Days of Work:
Monday - Thursday

Work Hours:

4:00 pm – 2:00 am

Work Location:

On‑site (Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $28.85 to $43.27 / Hour
Pay Frequency:
Bi‑Weekly

Responsible for engineering documentation, including blueprint reading and GD&T tolerances. Develop, optimize, and maintain machine processes in a fast‑paced production shop. CAD design, CNC programming, tool list setup, and part finishing documents are key responsibilities.

• Work from customer drawings and solid models to create, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for turned parts.
• Have a working knowledge of GD&T fundamentals, geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to transition between SI and metric units. Proper use of measuring tools including Vernier calipers, micrometers, and tape gauges.
• Create manufacturing processes and programming in a timely manner to support production schedules and customer delivery dates.
• Working knowledge of G code, M code, tool selection, steel grade metallurgy, tool geometry, and coatings.
• Assist on tooling design and development strategy within the programming team.
• Initiate and participate in projects to implement cost‑reduction strategies related to CNC programming optimization, tool life management, and quality improvement.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests as required to ensure issues with CNC programs and related documentation are properly addressed and documented.
• Assist in the quoting process by providing setup and run time estimates for turned parts as well as material requirements, process steps, and tooling requirements.
• Ensure changeover documentation for all CNC processes are current, accurate, and standardized throughout the company.
• Ensure production and shipping schedules are met.
• Perform all other tasks or responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager/Site Leader.

• Previous experience working with CNC equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 4 years programming Horizontal Lathes and Vertical Turning Lathes required.
• Minimum 1 year working with CAD software (AutoCAD) required.
• Minimum 4 years working with Master Cam preferred.
• Knowledge of Unigraphs software is a plus.

• Associate Degree or Technical Degree Required.

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First Shift (United States of America)

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