CNC Programmer / Toolmaker
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- CNC programming experience with the ability to independently write and modify programs.
- CNC lathe experience required.
- Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T.
- Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, speeds, feeds, and material properties.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Nice to have
- Toolmaker, Tool & Die, Maintenance Machinist, or Tool Room experience.
- Experience fabricating custom fixtures, jigs, and tooling.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- CAD/CAM software experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial production environments.
Full description
Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.
Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
Job Summary
Join a Team That Builds Solutions, Not Just Parts
Dayton Parts is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer & Toolmaker to support our Harrisburg manufacturing operation. This is not a repetitive production machining role. We are looking for a hands-on machining professional who enjoys programming, building, repairing, and improving tooling and equipment that directly impacts manufacturing performance.
In this role, you'll partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to manufacture custom components, develop tooling solutions, troubleshoot production challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
If you take pride in solving problems, creating precision components, and seeing your work make an immediate impact on production, we'd like to hear from you.
Shift Options
- 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM
Pay for this role is 24$ - 32$ an hour + Shift Differential.
Primary Duties
- Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to manufacture custom parts, fixtures, tooling, and production components.
- Write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs independently using G-Code and machine controls.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and specifications to produce precision components.
- Design, build, modify, and repair tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids that support production operations.
- Perform machine setups, tooling selection, offset adjustments, and prove-out of new programs.