Aerospace CNC Programmer – 3–5 Axis Mastercam Expert

100Hires, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

On-site gym

Continuing education

Health benefits

Career growth plan

Job summary

Pro-Type Industries in Sterling, VA is seeking a CNC CAM Programmer to own programming from print/model to production for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and CNC lathes.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and 3D models to build Mastercam programs, optimize toolpaths, create setup sheets, tooling data, and step-by-step instructions while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve yield, cycle times, and part quality in an AS9100 environment.

Qualifications

• Interpret drawings, specs, GD&T, and 3D models for CAM programming.
• Experience programming 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling; lathe programming preferred.
• Proficiency with Mastercam and SolidWorks for modeling and toolpaths.

Responsibilities

• Own programming from print/model to production for mills and lathes.
• Program, edit, and optimize in Mastercam for accuracy and repeatability.
• Engineer machining strategies: tool selection, speeds/feeds, fixturing, sequencing.
• Create setup sheets, tooling data, and work instructions.
• Assist with machine setups and first-piece prove-outs; support operators.
• Diagnose issues related to code, tooling, workholding, and machine performance.
• Improve programs to reduce cycle times and extend tool life.
• Maintain revision-controlled programs aligned with engineering.
• Operate within AS9100 requirements and customer specs.

Skills

Mastercam proficiency

3-4-5 axis milling

Lathe programming

GD&T reading

SolidWorks

Metrology

Troubleshooting

Documentation writing

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machining/CNC training

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Job description

Pro-Type Industries in Sterling, VA is seeking a CNC CAM Programmer to own programming from print/model to production for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and CNC lathes.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and 3D models to build Mastercam programs, optimize toolpaths, create setup sheets, tooling data, and step-by-step instructions while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve yield, cycle times, and part quality in an AS9100 environment.