Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer — 5-Axis Mastercam Pro

Jobtome; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer in Honolulu, Hawaii to lead complex multi-axis machining projects. The role requires hands-on programming, setup, verification, and production under tight tolerances with challenging materials.

You will develop and optimize Mastercam programs, create fixtures in SolidWorks, run Vericut simulations, and ensure safe, efficient processes from drawings to finished parts. Military experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced Mastercam proficiency required.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for part/workholding design.
• Significant experience with 5-axis machining and advanced Mastercam toolpaths.
• Experience with dual-spindle lathes, Y-axis machining and live tooling.
• Strong Vericut experience with machine models, complex multi-axis simulation, collision detection and optimization.
• Experience machining Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, and other challenging materials.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and develop machining processes from planning through production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD background and security requirements.
• Military or veteran experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Mastercam programs for complex mill-turn and multi-axis machining operations.
• Program, set up, and optimize dual-spindle lathes with live tooling and Y-axis capabilities.
• Develop advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining strategies, including Unified, Blade, and Flow toolpaths.
• Design and model fixtures, parts, and workholding in SolidWorks.
• Develop and execute Vericut simulations for multi-axis milling and mill-turn operations, including collision detection, gouge checking, machine verification, material removal, and cycle-time optimization.
• Validate probe routines, sub-spindle transfers, and multi-axis synchronization prior to production.
• Develop complete manufacturing processes from engineering drawings through finished precision parts.
• Troubleshoot and refine machining processes for materials including steel, stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and aluminum.
• Support safe, efficient, and repeatable machining processes while maintaining high quality standards.

Skills

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Vericut

5-axis Machining

Live Tooling

Y-axis Machining

Tools

SolidWorks

Vericut

Mastercam

Job description

BG Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer in Honolulu, Hawaii to lead complex multi-axis machining projects. The role requires hands-on programming, setup, verification, and production under tight tolerances with challenging materials.

You will develop and optimize Mastercam programs, create fixtures in SolidWorks, run Vericut simulations, and ensure safe, efficient processes from drawings to finished parts. Military experience preferred.