NC Programmer – Multi‑Axis CNC Milling & Turning

Vertex Elite LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synstack Technologies & Services in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced NC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, mill-turn, and multi-axis machines. You will generate toolpaths with NX CAM, Mastercam, CATIA, Creo Manufacturing, PowerMill, and related CAM tools, and interpret drawings and GD&T requirements.

The role emphasizes process optimization, NC verification with Vericut or similar, collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering field.
• 3–5 years of CNC/NC programming experience.
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with 3-, 4-, 5-axis milling and turning.
• Proficiency with CAM software and CNC controllers.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize NC programs for CNC milling, turning, mill-turn, and multi-axis centers.
• Generate toolpaths using CAM software (NX CAM, Mastercam, CATIA, Creo, PowerMill).
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, specs, and GD&T requirements.
• Create setup sheets, tooling documentation, and process sheets.
• Validate NC programs via simulation for collision-free tooling.
• Support machine prove-outs and first-piece manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues in production.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, quality, and production teams.
• Review engineering changes and implement updates.
• Analyze and reduce cycle times; drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain NC program libraries and documentation.

Skills

CNC programming

Technical communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

Mastercam

CATIA Manufacturing

Creo Manufacturing

PowerMill

Fanuc controllers

Siemens controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Mazatrol controllers

Vericut / NCSimul

Job description

Synstack Technologies & Services in Fremont, CA is seeking an experienced NC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning, mill-turn, and multi-axis machines. You will generate toolpaths with NX CAM, Mastercam, CATIA, Creo Manufacturing, PowerMill, and related CAM tools, and interpret drawings and GD&T requirements.

The role emphasizes process optimization, NC verification with Vericut or similar, collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production, and