Mastercam 5-Axis Programming Specialist (Lathe/Mill-Turn)

Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc.; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Operator to own the toolpath from first article through production on high-precision aerospace parts.

You will translate engineering intent into robust CAM strategies, optimize toolpaths, edit G-code, design fixturing, and work with manufacturing engineers to scale parts to production with tight GD&T tolerances. This role requires 5+ years in CNC machining, 2+ years programming, proficiency with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• 2+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience with high-precision, multi-axis machines.
• Track record of optimizing programs and manually editing G-code.
• Clear communicator who follows detailed work instructions.
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate multi-axis machines (2-axis, 3-axis, 5-axis, mill/turn).
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam or similar CAM software.
• Post and manually edit G-code to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Design and develop custom tooling and fixturing solutions.
• Create clear and accurate setup documentation.
• Incorporate machine simulations and manage machine definitions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to transition parts from first article to production.
• Apply strong understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

GD&T

Multi-axis machining

G-code editing

Communication

ITAR compliance

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Own the Toolpath. Ship Precision.

Love turning complex aerospace prints into elegant, efficient programs? Join us and lead programming from first article through production on high-precision parts.

Your Impact

• Translate engineering intent into robust CAM strategies for 2-, 3-, and 5-axis milling, turning, and mill/turn equipment.
• Drive cycle-time reduction and quality through toolpath optimization and targeted G-code edits.
• Design fixturing and select tooling to hold tolerances and surface finish on demanding materials.
• Build clear setup documentation to enable repeatability and safe operation.
• Leverage machine simulation and accurate machine/control definitions to de-risk prove-outs.
• Partner closely with manufacturing engineers and production to scale from first article to stable, repeatable production.
• Apply rigorous GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to protect critical features.

Core Responsibilities

• Program and operate multi-axis machines (2-axis, 3-axis, 5-axis, mill/turn).
• Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam or similar CAM software.
• Post and manually edit G-code to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Design and develop custom tooling and fixturing solutions.
• Create clear and accurate setup documentation.
• Incorporate machine simulations and manage machine definitions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to transition parts from first article to production.
• Apply strong understanding of GD&T and tight tolerance requirements.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• 2+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience with high-precision, multi-axis machines.
• Track record of optimizing programs and manually editing G-code.
• Clear communicator who follows detailed work instructions.
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR regulations.

Preferred

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in aerospace or turbine engine component manufacturing.

Why Join

• Work on flight-critical components where precision and creativity meet.
• Collaborative, technically advanced shop environment.
• Opportunities to own complex parts from concept to production.

Ready?

If you’re self-driven, detail-oriented, and motivated by high standards, we’d love to hear from you.