CNC Programmer - Mastercam, Live Tooling & Multi-Axis

Pave Talent; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave Talent is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in Covina, CA to join a precision aerospace/defense manufacturer. You will program live tooling lathes and multi-axis mills, plan machining approaches, and support first articles and production runs on-site.

The role requires 5+ years of CNC programming, Mastercam proficiency, and GD&T expertise, with aerospace/materials like titanium, Inconel, and stainless being a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Hands-on programming of live tooling lathes (C and/or Y axis).
• Strong Mastercam proficiency (2025 or newer).
• Multi-axis mill programming and background as a CNC or setup machinist.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Program live tooling lathes (C and Y axis) and multi-axis mills in Mastercam.
• Plan full machining approach: operation sequence, tooling, fixturing and workholding.
• Simulate programs, build setup sheets, and support floor through first article and production runs.
• Edit and optimize existing programs to reduce cycle time and downtime.
• Mentor machinists and collaborate with Engineering and Quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam proficiency

GD&T

Multi-axis milling

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

HAAS controls

Job description

Pave Talent is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in Covina, CA to join a precision aerospace/defense manufacturer. You will program live tooling lathes and multi-axis mills, plan machining approaches, and support first articles and production runs on-site.

The role requires 5+ years of CNC programming, Mastercam proficiency, and GD&T expertise, with aerospace/materials like titanium, Inconel, and stainless being a plus.