CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis, Onsite Growth Track

gpac LLC.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a CNC Programmer on an Advanced Machining Development Track in Everett, WA. This hands-on role focuses on solving complex machining challenges and growing into a technical expert beyond routine programming.

You will work with multi-axis machining, live tooling, and advanced strategies, collaborating with skilled machinists to build repeatable processes and documentation for future optimization. This development track emphasizes depth over routine tasks.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of CNC programming or advanced setup in precision machining.
• Working knowledge of TopSolid or similar CAM software.
• Exposure to multi axis machining, 4 axis or indexed 5 axis.
• Experience supporting machine prove outs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD and T.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine CNC programs using TopSolid for 3 axis, 4 axis, and entry level 5 axis work.
• Support mill-turn and turn-mill programming, including live tooling and secondary spindle work.
• Select tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies with guidance - Run simulations and support machine prove outs.
• Support new part introduction from print review through first article approval.
• Participate in prove outs and document what works and what fails.
• Troubleshoot chatter, tool wear, surface finish issues, and dimensional variation.
• Build setup sheets, tool lists, and repeatable process documentation - Work directly with machinists during setup and early runs - Improve program clarity and operator usability.
• Turn tribal knowledge into standard processes - Identify cycle time reduction opportunities.
• Build reusable programming methods and templates - Progress toward full process ownership.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

GD&T

Process development

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Continuous improvement

Tools

TopSolid

Job description

gpac LLC. is seeking a CNC Programmer on an Advanced Machining Development Track in Everett, WA. This hands-on role focuses on solving complex machining challenges and growing into a technical expert beyond routine programming.

You will work with multi-axis machining, live tooling, and advanced strategies, collaborating with skilled machinists to build repeatable processes and documentation for future optimization. This development track emphasizes depth over routine tasks.