CNC Programmer

laborup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

laborup is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in the San Jose area to develop, prove out, and optimize programs for 5-axis mills, multi-axis lathes, and mill-turn equipment.

You will own end-to-end CNC processes, working hands-on with machinists on setups, first articles, and production to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining/programming in a production environment.
• Proficiency with CAM software Mastercam, Surfcam, Fusion 360 or similar.
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prove out, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for complex precision components.
• Program mills and lathes including 5-axis, multi-axis, and mill-turn applications.
• Build machining strategies from engineering drawings, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Utilize CAM software such as Mastercam, Surfcam, Fusion 360, or comparable CAM software.
• Review, edit, and troubleshoot G-code as needed.
• Determine tooling, fixturing, speeds/feeds, and machining strategies.
• Simulate and verify toolpaths for accuracy, collision avoidance, and efficiency.
• Work with machinists during setups, prove-outs, and first articles.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T understanding

Tools

Mastercam

Surfcam

Fusion 360

G-code

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring an experienced CNC Programmer to support a high-precision manufacturing operation in the San Jose area.

This is a hands-on programming role supporting the production of complex, tight-tolerance components across CNC milling and turning equipment. You’ll develop programs, prove out new work, troubleshoot machining challenges, and continuously improve processes directly alongside machinists and setup personnel on the shop floor.

You’ll program 5-axis mills, multi-axis lathes, and/or mill-turn equipment, with ownership beyond simply generating toolpaths, also developing machining strategies, selecting tooling and workholding, supporting first articles, and optimizing programs for quality, repeatability, and efficiency.

Compensation

• $100,000 - $145,000+ / yr (total comp)
• $40 – $52/hr (base)
• Steady 45-55 hour schedules (overtime opportunity)

Role Highlights

• Meaningful overtime and earnings opportunity: Steady 45-55 hour schedules, all overtime eligible
• Advanced machining: Work with 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, and mill-turn applications
• End-to-end ownership: Program, prove out, troubleshoot, and optimize complex CNC processes
• Hands-on environment: Work directly with machinists during setups, first articles, and production
• Modern programming tools: Supporting Mastercam, Surfcam. and more

Shift

• First Shift

Responsibilities

• CNC Programming: Develop, prove, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for complex precision components
• Multi-Axis Machining: Program CNC mills and/or lathes, including 5-axis, multi-axis, and mill-turn applications
• Process Development: Build machining strategies from engineering drawings, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T requirements
• CAM Programming: Utilize Mastercam, Surfacam, Fusion 360, or comparable CAM software
• G-Code: Review, edit, and troubleshoot G-code as needed
• Tooling & Workholding: Determine appropriate tooling, fixturing, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies
• Program Verification: Simulate and verify toolpaths for accuracy, collision avoidance, and efficient machine operation
• Machine Prove-Outs: Work directly with machinists and setup personnel during new setups, prove-outs, and first article runs
• Troubleshooting: Resolve programming, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues directly on the shop floor
• Process Optimization: Improve cycle times, setup efficiency, tool life, repeatability, and scrap rates
• Documentation: Maintain programming files, tooling information, setup documentation, and revision history
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with engineering and quality teams to ensure finished components meet customer specifications

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of CNC machining and/or programming experience in a production environment
• Strong CNC programming experience with mills, lathes, or both
• Proficiency with Mastercam, Surfcam, Fusion 360, or comparable CAM software
• Strong working knowledge of G-code
• 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 machining problems directly at the machine
• Experience supporting machinists through setups, prove-outs, and production

Preferred

• 5-axis CNC milling experience
• Multi-axis lathe experience
• Mill-turn programming experience
• Strong hands-on machining background
• Experience developing complete machining processes from initial programming through production

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off