CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Machining & Custom Fixturing

Job Juncture; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 72,800 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime eligibility

Full benefits

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an elite CNC Programmer for multi-axis machining and custom fixturing in the Duluth area. You will own full program development from scratch using Mastercam, design workholding, and participate in DFM reviews with design engineering.

This role offers high autonomy in an engineering-focused environment. Ideal candidates have 4+ years Mastercam experience or a technical degree with Mastercam proficiency, plus strong GD&T literacy and blueprint interpretation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Mastercam programming depth or a BSME/Technical Degree with Mastercam proficiency.
• Multi-Axis Machining Foundation: deep understanding of tooling, speeds/feeds and complex process development.
• Blueprint reading, GD&T application, and precision inspection methods.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize complex Mastercam programs for multi-axis milling and turning centers.
• Analyze 3D CAD data, engineering job orders, and prints to establish sequences, tooling and speeds/feeds.
• Design custom workholding jigs and fixtures to ensure precise part positioning and throughput.
• Maintain and audit the central CNC program database and routing files.
• Provide shop-floor engineering support, troubleshoot setups and tooling issues.
• Drive process optimization through cycle-time analyses and toolpath refinement.

Skills

Mastercam programming

3D CAD analysis

GD&T literacy

Fixture design

Education

BSME / Technical degree

Job description

CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Machining & Custom Fixturing

Salary: $72,800 - $93,600 per year

Posted: July 31 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Machining & Custom Fixturing

• COMPENSATION: Up to $45.00/Hour Starting Baseline (scaling with technical Mastercam depth) + Shift Differentials (+$1.00 to +$2.00/hr) + Overtime Eligibility + Full Benefits
• SCHEDULE: Flexible 1st Shift (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM starts) | Off-shift options available
• SOFTWARE & SKILLS: Mastery of Mastercam for multi-axis programming from scratch, 3D CAD data analysis, blueprint/GD&T literacy, and custom fixture design
• EXPERIENCE: 4+ years of independent Mastercam programming experience, OR a formal Technical Degree/BSME with high-level Mastercam proficiency
• ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: High-autonomy, engineering-focused seat owning full program development, workholding design, and DFM reviews alongside Design Engineering
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commute of the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area

If you are an elite CNC programmer looking to move away from mundane, repetitive production tracking and offset tweaks, this direct-hire engineering role offers total process ownership. The employer is a globally recognized market leader in heavy demolition and scrap attachment manufacturing. Operating with a family-oriented culture where technical expertise is genuinely respected, they provide an advanced shop environment that completely rejects corporate bureaucracy.

In this high-impact role, you will own the entire manufacturing lifecycle—developing complex, multi-axis Mastercam programs from scratch, designing custom workholding jigs and fixtures, and collaborating directly with Design Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews. It is the ideal setup for a sharp programmer seeking long-term organizational stability, a collaborative team, and an environment where average employee tenures are measured in years, not months.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Develop, verify, and optimize complex CNC programs from scratch using Mastercam for multi-axis milling and turning centers.
• Analyze 3D CAD data, engineering job orders, and industrial prints to establish operational sequences, select optimal cutting tools, and calculate speeds and feeds.
• Design custom workholding jigs and manufacturing fixtures to ensure precise part positioning and maximize machine throughput.
• Maintain and audit the central CNC program database, ensuring digital routing files and program files are accurately maintained across machine centers.
• Provide shop floor engineering support, troubleshooting complex setups, tooling issues, macro code, and machining roadblocks alongside production machinists.
• Drive process optimization initiatives, conducting cycle-time analyses, refining toolpaths, and reducing material scrap.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 4+ years of hands-on Mastercam programming depth OR a BSME / Technical Degree paired with strong Mastercam capability.
• Multi-Axis Machining Foundation: Deep understanding of tooling selection, speeds/feeds, and complex process development (5-axis exposure or Visual Basic macro knowledge is a major plus).
• Technical Literacy: Advanced capability in blueprint reading, GD&T application, and precision inspection methods.
• Diagnostic Instincts: Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot active machining issues and support floor setup personnel.
• Career Stability: A rock-solid, progressive employment history demonstrating long-term commitment and technical growth with past employers.
• Local Proximity: Residing within a dependable daily commute of the Greater Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area.