CNC Programmer — 5-Axis Mastercam & Vericut Expert

Align Precision Philadelphia; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Horsham, PA, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs that produce high-precision components. You will work with Mastercam and SolidWorks in a close-tolerance milling environment, collaborating with engineers, machinists, and leadership to improve processes.

The role requires 5+ years Mastercam, 5-axis 3+2 experience, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mastercam experience in a production machining environment.
• Proven experience programming 5-axis 3+2 machining.
• Experience in a close-tolerance milling environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand machining parameters, including speeds, feeds, depth of cut, tooling, and horsepower requirements.
• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, and proportions.
• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, communicate, and manage multiple projects.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks experience.
• 1+ year of Vericut experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multi-axis CNC programs using Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
• Program advanced 5-axis 3+2 machining; simultaneous 5-axis programming experience is highly desirable.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, machinists, supervisors, and other programmers to develop effective machining processes.
• Use Vericut to verify programs and help ensure collision‑free machining.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, tooling information, and process specifications.
• Conduct program reviews, test runs, and troubleshooting to ensure programs produce quality parts to specification.
• Optimize cutting strategies, speeds, feeds, tooling, workholding, and machining sequences for quality and efficiency.
• Design workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks and/or Mastercam.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and provide technical support to machinists and supervisors.
• Incorporate machine probing routines into CNC programs for validation and in‑process inspection.
• Utilize Custom Macro B programming to develop special functions as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of CNC programming and manufacturing processes.
• Take ownership of programming projects and work collaboratively to support customer delivery commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering.

Skills

Mastercam

5-axis 3+2 machining

Close-tolerance milling

GD&T

Machining parameters

SolidWorks

Vericut

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Approximately 10 years manufacturing experience

5+ years Mastercam experience

2+ years SolidWorks experience

1+ year Vericut experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Vericut

Job description

ALIGN PRECISION, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Horsham, PA, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs that produce high-precision components. You will work with Mastercam and SolidWorks in a close-tolerance milling environment, collaborating with engineers, machinists, and leadership to improve processes.

The role requires 5+ years Mastercam, 5-axis 3+2 experience, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex drawings.