6 Contract cnc programmer jobs in Columbus, OH


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To become a contract CNC programmer, complete an associate degree or certificate program in machine tool programming or numerically controlled programming. Management and supervisory positions may require a bachelor's degree. You must be proficient with reading blueprints and industry-related software, such as MasterCam. Most employers prefer candidates with prior experience as a CNC programmer or CNC operator ; many contract CNC programmers start their careers as an in-house CNC programmer to gain work experience in the industry. Once you are confident in your skills, build a substantial portfolio or successful projects and become an independent contractor. Market your abilities to manufacturing companies to find clients.

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Top Types Of Contract Cnc Programmer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Contract Cnc Programmer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Hypermill

    Salary range: $370,000 - $400,000

    Hypermill is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hypermill jobs pay between $370,000 (25th percentile) and $400,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hypermill job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Turret Programmer

    Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500

    Cnc Turret Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Turret Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Turret Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cad Cam Cnc Programmer

    Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500

    Cad Cam Cnc Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cad Cam Cnc Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cad Cam Cnc Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Flexible Programmer

    Salary range: $53,500 - $107,000

    Flexible Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Flexible Programmer jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Flexible Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cam Engineer

    Salary range: $66,500 - $109,000

    Cam Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cam Engineer jobs pay between $66,500 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cam Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Vmc Programmer

    Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500

    Vmc Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Vmc Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vmc Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Surfcam Programmer

    Salary range: $53,500 - $107,000

    Surfcam Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Surfcam Programmer jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Surfcam Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Solidworks

    Salary range: $73,000 - $93,000

    Cnc Solidworks is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Solidworks jobs pay between $73,000 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Solidworks job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cnc Punch Programmer

    Salary range: $53,000 - $72,500

    Cnc Punch Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cnc Punch Programmer jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cnc Punch Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Solidcam

    Salary range: $102,000 - $126,500

    Solidcam is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Solidcam jobs pay between $102,000 (25th percentile) and $126,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Solidcam job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.