Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

CNC Programmer Staffing in Metro Detroit

Programmers who write efficient, reliable toolpaths — screened on the CAM software and machines you run.
28+
years placing engineers
4.8
150+ reviews
Forbes
Best Staffing Firms
CNC machining center cutting metal parts — Integrity Staffing Group
ISG places CNC Programmers for precision shops and manufacturers across Metro Detroit.
A CNC Programmer turns a model into a proven, efficient program. We screen for CAM software, machine and control familiarity, and the judgment to optimize cycle time without sacrificing quality.

What a CNC Programmer does

CNC Programmers create and prove toolpaths, select tooling and speeds/feeds, and optimize programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines. We staff them contract or direct.
Typical responsibilities we hire for
  • CAM programming and post-processing
  • Toolpath creation and optimization
  • Tooling, speeds, and feeds
  • Program proving and first-article
  • Multi-axis / mill-turn programming
  • CAM programming and post-processing
  • Toolpath creation and optimization
  • Tooling, speeds, and feeds
  • Program proving and first-article
  • Multi-axis / mill-turn programming

The ISG screening standard

Skills & platforms we screen for

We don’t take a resume at face value. Every candidate is screened against the specific skills your role runs.
MastercamGibbsCAM / Esprit / NX CAMMulti-axis & mill-turnFanuc / Haas / Mazak controlsG-code editingGD&T & blueprint reading
MastercamGibbsCAM / Esprit / NX CAMMulti-axis & mill-turnFanuc / Haas / Mazak controlsG-code editingGD&T & blueprint reading

Why ISG for this hire

Recruiters who understand the work — not keyword-matchers.
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We've done the job

Former machinists, maintenance techs, and trades pros are on our team, so they screen on real capability.

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Screening past the resume

We test for the specific machines, controls, and skills each role demands — not keywords.

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A long-term partner

We're built for quality, lasting hires, not transactional fill-and-bill placements.

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Built for SMBs

We speak the language of 50–500-employee manufacturers without an internal recruiting team.

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We've done the job

Former machinists, maintenance techs, and trades pros are on our team, so they screen on real capability.

🔍

Screening past the resume

We test for the specific machines, controls, and skills each role demands — not keywords.

🤝

A long-term partner

We're built for quality, lasting hires, not transactional fill-and-bill placements.

🏭

Built for SMBs

We speak the language of 50–500-employee manufacturers without an internal recruiting team.

Contract Staffing

Flexible talent for launches, ramps, and coverage.

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Direct Hire

Permanent additions to your team.

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Employee Hosting

We carry the employment relationship while they work for you.

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Our 4-step placement process

01

Intake & scope

We learn the role, the machines, the shift, and what “great” looks like.

02

Skills screen

Our recruiters vet candidates on the real skills the job needs.

03

Shortlist

You get a small, qualified slate, not a stack of resumes.

04

Place & support

We manage offer, onboarding, and follow-through, and stay your partner for the next hire.

  1. 01

    Intake & scope

    We learn the role, the machines, the shift, and what “great” looks like.

  2. 02

    Skills screen

    Our recruiters vet candidates on the real skills the job needs.

  3. 03

    Shortlist

    You get a small, qualified slate, not a stack of resumes.

  4. 04

    Place & support

    We manage offer, onboarding, and follow-through, and stay your partner for the next hire.

Don't just take our word for it

"ISG sent us an engineer who was productive on day one. They clearly understood the role — not just the keywords."

DM
Plant Engineering Manager
Tier-1 Automotive Supplier, Metro Detroit
Forbes-Recognized
America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms
2020 & 2021
★★★★★
4.8 / 5
across 150+ reviews

Frequently asked questions

Mastercam most often, plus GibbsCAM, Esprit, and NX CAM.

Which CAM software do your programmers use?
Mastercam most often, plus GibbsCAM, Esprit, and NX CAM.
Multi-axis / mill-turn experience?
Yes — we screen for 4/5-axis and mill-turn where the role needs it.
Contract or direct?
Both, plus employee hosting.
Do they prove out programs?
Yes — program proving and first-article are part of the role.

Looking to hire in Metro Detroit?

Tell us the discipline and we’ll send a vetted shortlist.

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