CNC Programmer – Defense/Aerospace Mastercam Expert

47G; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in West Valley City, UT is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop and implement machining processes for precision components, interpreting drawings and designing toolpaths for multi-axis CNC machines.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, validate setups with CMM data, and mentor others on CAM workflows. DoD clearance or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on Mastercam programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of tooling and machining methods.
• Solid print reading skills and GD&T proficiency.
• Ability to read CMM reports and verify data with traditional measuring tools.
• Ability to work on the shop floor to diagnose and resolve machining issues.
• Strong computer skills with file and data management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and programs machining processes for complex components using Mastercam.
• Designs machining strategies and fixtures for three-, four-, and five-axis CNC machines.
• Owns assigned projects from concept through production release and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoots machining, tooling, and quality issues directly on the shop floor.
• Supports and improves legacy part programs and production processes.
• Collaborates with Quality to interpret CMM reports, dimensional data, and inspection results.
• Mentors machinists, operators, and other programmers.
• Assists in standardizing best practices for programming, setups, and documentation.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to machining and CAM workflows.

Skills

Mastercam programming

GD&T understanding

CMM reading

Shop floor troubleshooting

Measuring tools

Data management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Mastercam

CMM equipment

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in West Valley City, UT is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop and implement machining processes for precision components, interpreting drawings and designing toolpaths for multi-axis CNC machines.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, validate setups with CMM data, and mentor others on CAM workflows. DoD clearance or eligibility is preferred.