SENIOR CNC PROGRAMMER

Freeform; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Significant pre-IPO stock option packages

Paid vacation and sick leave

Free daily catered lunch & dinner

Casual dress policy and flexible hours

Job summary

Freeform Technologies in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Senior CNC Programmer to bridge metal additive manufacturing and CNC machining. Responsibilities include programming 5-axis CNC mills, optimizing processes, and ensuring high precision. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience and proficiency with DMG Mori machines. The position offers competitive pay between $45 to $65/hour, significant stock options, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 5-axis CNC mill programming experience.
• Strong experience with DMG Mori 5-axis machines.
• Proven ability machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel.
• Deep understanding of setups, tooling, speeds/feeds, and optimization.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and run 5-axis DMG Mori CNC mills.
• Post-machine complex metal 3D printed parts to tight tolerances.
• Optimize toolpaths, speeds, feeds, and strategies.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, thread gauges, indicators, and probing.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to improve programs.

Skills

5+ years of 5-axis CNC mill programming experience

Strong experience with DMG Mori 5-axis machines

Proven ability machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel

Deep understanding of setups, tooling, speeds/feeds, and optimization

Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models

Education

NTMA certification or equivalent formal training

Tools

DMG Mori 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers

Mastercam

Siemens

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Freeform Technologies
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45 – $65/hour (based experience) + Stock Options
Shift: Flexible
Overtime: Yes, as needed
Experience Level: Senior
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

This role exists because Freeform is scaling production.

Freeform is actively delivering production-scale metal parts for aerospace, defense, automation, and industrial customers. As production volume and part complexity increase, this role is critical to ensuring precision, throughput, and repeatability in post-print CNC machining.

As a Senior CNC Programmer, you’ll play a key role in bridging metal additive manufacturing and high-precision 5-axis CNC machining, helping define how next-generation manufacturing actually works on the shop floor.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Program, set up, and run 5‑axis DMG Mori CNC mills
• Post‑machine complex metal 3D printed parts to tight tolerances
• Optimize toolpaths, speeds, feeds, and strategies for efficiency and part quality
• Machine parts directly from blueprints and 3‑D CAD models
• Hold tight tolerances (±0.001” and tighter depending on part)
• Perform deburring, cleaning, and finishing operations
• Inspect parts using micrometers, thread gauges, indicators, and probing
• Support preventative maintenance and cutting fluid management
• Collaborate closely with engineers to improve programs, fixtures, and automation
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on throughput and repeatability

This is a hands‑on programming role, not a desk‑only CAM position.

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

• DMG Mori 5‑Axis CNC Machining Centers

Controls:

• Siemens

CAM Software:

• Mastercam (highly preferred)

Inspection Tools:

• On‑machine probing
• Micrometers, indicators, thread gauges, precision hand tools

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of 5‑axis CNC mill programming experience
• Strong experience with DMG Mori 5‑axis machines
• Proven ability machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel
• Deep understanding of setups, tooling, speeds/feeds, and optimization
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models

Preferred (Not Required):

• Mastercam programming experience
• Siemens control experience
• Experience machining metal 3‑D printed parts
• NTMA certification or equivalent formal training
• Experience with automation, fixtures, or multi‑axis optimization
• Comfortable operating cranes, forklifts, and shop equipment

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel & nickel‑based alloys

Why Machinists Like Working at Freeform

Machinists choose Freeform because:

• Modern 5‑axis CNC equipment and cutting‑edge technology
• Real collaboration between machinists, programmers, and engineers
• High‑skill work — not button pushing
• Stable, production‑focused workflows
• Competitive hourly pay plus meaningful equity ownership
• A clean, organized, state‑of‑the‑art facility
• Opportunities to influence how manufacturing scales globally

This is a place for machinists who want to build something new, not just run jobs.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: $45 – $65/hour (DOE)
Top of range reserved for exceptional technical depth and experience

Benefits Include:

• Significant pre‑IPO stock option packages
• 100% employer‑paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Traditional & Roth 401(k)
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous paid parental leave
• Free daily catered lunch & dinner
• Casual dress, flexible hours, and team events

Apply

If you’re a Senior CNC Programmer who wants to work at the intersection of automation, additive manufacturing, and precision machining, this role is built for you.

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