5-Axis CNC Programmer - Precision Mill Expert

Impulsespace; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer (Mill/5‑axis) to join our Manufacturing team in Boulder County. You will develop and optimize 5‑axis machining programs, primarily using hyperMILL, while interfacing with engineering and operations to improve processes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CAM experience, proficiency with NX/ESPRIT/Mastercam, and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming using CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, etc.).
• 4+ years hands‑on programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill‑turns.
• Experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC machining programs primarily using hyperMILL.
• Work with various CAD/CAM software and learn new software rapidly.
• Produce hardware on machines and OEM software including Siemens controllers.
• Familiarity with handling digital tool libraries and tool magazines to boost throughput.
• Suggest design changes to improve manufacturability and efficiency.
• Program billets with minimal fixturing and create on‑the‑fly fixture tooling as needed.
• Keep production moving and alert management to bottlenecks; contribute process improvements.
• Operate machines with automation such as pallet pools, bar feeders, and expanded magazines.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

CAM software

Manual CNC milling

Python programming

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Siemens controllers

hyperMILL

NX

Mastercam

ESPRIT

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer (Mill/5‑axis) to join our Manufacturing team in Boulder County. You will develop and optimize 5‑axis machining programs, primarily using hyperMILL, while interfacing with engineering and operations to improve processes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CAM experience, proficiency with NX/ESPRIT/Mastercam, and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new software.