Experienced CNC Programmer — 3–5 Axis Mastercam

Prince Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Disability Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with strongem"

Company paid life insurance & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement for job related"

PPE reimbursement

Benefits depend on position/location/2

Job summary

Prince Industries in the United States seeks an experienced CNC Programmer who is self-directed and proficient in CAD/CAM, with a solid hands-on machining background. The role focuses on programming and optimizing 3–5 axis VMCs and horizontal centers, owning projects from concept to production readiness.

Travel up to 50% across our six domestic locations is required. The successful candidate will apply machining processes, fixture design, tool selection, and collaboration with engineers,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience programming CNC machining centers.
• Proficiency with Mastercam.
• Strong knowledge of material machinability, cutting tools, and machining parameters.
• Hands-on experience with vertical machining centers (3–5 axis) and horizontal machining centers.

Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3–5 axis VMCs and horizontal centers using Mastercam.
• Interpret engineering drawings and 3D models to develop efficient machining strategies.
• Design and document work holding and fixturing solutions for repeatable and accurate machining processes.
• Select appropriate cutters, tooling, and machining parameters based on material, tolerance, and machine capability.
• Support setup and prove‑out on the shop floor, adjusting toolpaths, feeds, and speeds as needed.
• Utilize probing cycles and Macro B programming to automate setup, verification, and in‑process checks.
• Troubleshooting challenges including chatter, dimensional variation, work holding, and tool performance issues.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, tool lists, and process documentation.
• Collaborate across engineering, production, and quality to ensure manufacturability and repeatability.
• Drive process improvements related to cycle time, tool life, quality, and workflow efficiency.
• Assist the Quoting team with accurate cycle time and fixture cost estimates.
• Create detailed setup layouts in SolidWorks, including work holding, datums, tooling clearance, and machine orientation to support accurate and repeatable setups.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Machining knowledge

3–5 axis

Fixtures design

GD&T

Probing cycles

Macro B

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Prince Industries in the United States seeks an experienced CNC Programmer who is self-directed and proficient in CAD/CAM, with a solid hands-on machining background. The role focuses on programming and optimizing 3–5 axis VMCs and horizontal centers, owning projects from concept to production readiness.

Travel up to 50% across our six domestic locations is required. The successful candidate will apply machining processes, fixture design, tool selection, and collaboration with engineers,