Mastercam CNC Programmer — 3–5 Axis, On‑Floor Problem Solver

Karman; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop, program, and optimize machining processes for high-precision components on a shop floor in Mukilteo, WA. The role requires deep Mastercam experience, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on problem solving.

The candidate will collaborate with machinists, engineering, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, ensure product quality, and support production readiness for defense programs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on Mastercam programming experience.
• Strong print reading skills with GD&T understanding.
• Ability to read and interpret CMM reports and verify data.
• Ability to work directly on the shop floor to diagnose machining issues.
• Solid computer skills and data management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and programs machining processes for complex components using Mastercam.
• Designs machining strategies and fixtures for three-, four-, and five-axis CNC machines.
• Owns assigned projects from concept through production release and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoots machining, tooling, and quality issues on the shop floor.
• Supports and improves legacy part programs and existing production processes.
• Interprets CMM reports, dimensional data, and inspection results with Quality.
• Uses precision tools to validate setups, processes, and corrective actions.
• Provides manufacturability feedback to engineering teams and customers.
• Mentors machinists, operators, and other programmers.
• Helps standardize best practices for programming, setups, and documentation.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives in CAM workflows.

Skills

Mastercam programming

GD&T

CMM interpretation

Shop floor troubleshooting

Print reading

Education

Associate degree or higher in manufacturing-related field

Tools

Mastercam

CMM equipment

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop, program, and optimize machining processes for high-precision components on a shop floor in Mukilteo, WA. The role requires deep Mastercam experience, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on problem solving.

The candidate will collaborate with machinists, engineering, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, ensure product quality, and support production readiness for defense programs.