CNC Programmer – 5-Axis Mills / Integrex / Horizontal Machining

reataeandmw; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Reataeandmw is looking for a high-level CNC Programmer in Colorado Springs to take ownership of programming complex parts across multi-axis mills and machines. The role focuses on tight-tolerance specifications with applications in medical, aerospace, and defense.

Qualified candidates will have strong experience with CNC programming and the ability to read complex prints. The position offers a competitive salary between $90k and $110k, along with health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience on multi-axis machines.
• Experience in medical, aerospace, or defense work is preferred.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programming complex parts for 5-axis mills and mill-turn machines.
• Creating and optimizing toolpaths in CAM.
• Collaborating with engineering on manufacturability.

Skills

CNC programming experience on 5-axis machines

Understanding of multi-axis toolpaths

Ability to read complex prints

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Mastercam

Esprit

Job description

We’re looking for a high-level CNC Programmer who can own complex parts from print to production across 5‑axis mills, Mazak Integrex mill‑turns, and horizontals. This role requires hands‑on experience programming multi‑axis parts in CAM. If your experience is primarily editing programs at the machine, this is not the right fit.

This is a programming‑first role — not a floor operator position. You’ll be working on tight‑tolerance, multi‑axis parts in medical, aerospace, and defense.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Programming complex parts for:
  • 5‑axis mills (Mazak, etc.)
  • Mazak Integrex (mill‑turn)
  • Horizontal machining centers
• Creating and optimizing toolpaths in CAM (Mastercam, Esprit, etc.)
• Developing setups, workholding concepts, and machining strategy
• Supporting machinists through setup and first article
• Troubleshooting problem jobs and improving cycle times
• Collaborating with engineering on manufacturability and process improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Strong CNC programming experience on 5‑axis and/or mill‑turn machines
• Deep understanding of:
  • Multi‑axis toolpaths
  • Workholding & fixturing
  • Speeds/feeds and tool selection
• Ability to read complex prints and hold tight tolerances
• Someone who thinks like an owner and solves problems

Required Experience (Must Have One or More)

• 5‑axis programming experience
• Mazak Integrex / mill‑turn programming
• Horizontal machining center programming

Preferred

• Experience with Esprit
• Mazatrol experience
• Experience in medical, aerospace, or defense work

Why Join Us

• You’ll work on complex, interesting parts — not production fluff
• You’ll have real ownership of how parts are made
• You’ll collaborate closely with machinists and engineering
• You’ll help build out programming standards and processes
• Clean, modern, technology‑driven shop

Pay & Benefits

• $90k–$110k+ (depending on experience)
• Health, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & training