CNC Machinist & Programmer (Mastercam) – 3-Axis Focus

Sigma Design; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and vision plans

Life Insurance

401k with company match

PTO 2 weeks + 9 holidays

Transportation Allowance

Job summary

Sigma Design in Hood River, OR is seeking a CNC Machinist/Programmer for a direct placement with a leading aerospace component manufacturer. The role emphasizes Mastercam programming for 3-axis milling, with occasional 5-axis work, and requires strong G-code knowledge and potential CMM involvement.

The candidate will read blueprints, optimize tooling strategies, set up mills for aluminum and composite parts, and ensure quality to meet tolerances.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Machining Technology or equivalent relevant work experience (2–3 years).
• 3–5 years of Mastercam experience with 3-axis programming required.
• Excellent knowledge of G-code required.
• CMM programming and operation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and store original CNC programs using Mastercam for 3-axis milling machines.
• Analyze drawings and design data to determine appropriate tooling, work holding, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Verify and simulate CNC programs against CAD models to ensure accuracy prior to running.
• Troubleshoot and resolve program and process issues, coordinating with supervisor and other functional areas.
• Plan, design, and produce work holding and job-specific fixtures as required.
• Assist operators and machinists with program processes and provide in-process production support when requested by supervisor.
• Ensure parts and tools are loaded correctly and quality is consistently maintained throughout each assignment.
• Change and adjust cutters as required to meet quality and tolerance requirements; ensure machinery and tools are properly maintained.
• Produce setup documentation, tooling documentation, and shop-aided drafting prints to support operators and machinists when requested by management.

Skills

Mastercam

G-code

3-axis programming

CMM programming

Education

Associate degree in Machining Technology

Tools

CMM

Job description

Sigma Design in Hood River, OR is seeking a CNC Machinist/Programmer for a direct placement with a leading aerospace component manufacturer. The role emphasizes Mastercam programming for 3-axis milling, with occasional 5-axis work, and requires strong G-code knowledge and potential CMM involvement.

The candidate will read blueprints, optimize tooling strategies, set up mills for aluminum and composite parts, and ensure quality to meet tolerances.