CNC Programmer
Summary
Programs 5-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce tight-tolerance components, using CAM tools like Mastercam and Siemens NX and optimizing toolpaths for speed and accuracy.
We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support a high-precision manufacturing operation in the San Jose area. This position will be responsible for developing, proving out, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC programs for complex, tight-tolerance components.The ideal candidate will have a strong machining foundation and programming experience across CNC milling and/or turning, with particular interest in candidates experienced with 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, or mill-turn applications.
Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: Competitive, market-rate compensation based on experience and technical capabilities. Specific compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, proof, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for complex precision components.
- Program CNC mills and/or lathes, including advanced 5-axis, multi-axis, and mill-turn applications.
- Develop machining strategies from engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
- Utilize CAM software such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar platforms.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of G-code and make programming adjustments as needed.
- Determine appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies.
- Simulate and verify programs for toolpath accuracy, collision avoidance, and efficient machine operation.
- Work directly with machinists and setup personnel during prove-outs, machine setups, and first article runs.
- Troubleshoot programming, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues on the shop floor.
- Optimize programs and processes to improve cycle time, setup efficiency, tool life, repeatability, and scrap rates.
- Maintain programming documentation, tooling information, setup documentation, and revision history.
- Partner with engineering and quality teams to ensure finished components meet customer specifications.
Requirements
- 8+ years of CNC machining/programming experience in a production environment.
- Strong CNC programming experience with mills, lathes, or both.
- Experience with 5-axis milling, multi-axis lathes, and/or mill-turn equipment is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or comparable CAM software.
- Strong understanding of G-code programming.
- Ability to interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T.
- Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds, and machining best practices.
- Experience producing complex, tight-tolerance components.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems directly at the machine and work closely with machinists during prove-out and production.
Benefits
- Direct Hire
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- 401k
- PTO