Lead CNC Programmer - 3-5 Axis Mastercam, Travel

Prince Industries LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability plans

401(k) plan

Life insurance & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Prince Industries LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer who is self-directed and proficient in CAD/CAM, focusing on programming and optimizing 3–5 axis Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers. The role requires deep knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and material machinability, with ownership from concept through production readiness.

The position includes up to 50% travel across six domestic locations and collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience programming CNC machining centers.
• Proficiency with Mastercam.
• Strong knowledge of material machinability, cutting tools, and machining parameters.

Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3–5 axis VMCs and HMCs 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.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Machining knowledge

VMC/HMC experience

Fixture design

GD&T understanding

Project management

Training operators

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Prince Industries LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer who is self-directed and proficient in CAD/CAM, focusing on programming and optimizing 3–5 axis Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers. The role requires deep knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and material machinability, with ownership from concept through production readiness.

The position includes up to 50% travel across six domestic locations and collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams