Senior CNC Programmer: 3/5-Axis, Mill-Turn & Fixture Design

Emploive; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an advanced CNC Programmer for a contract role based in Seattle, WA. The candidate will deliver complete manufacturing packages including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.

Responsibilities include creating optimized NC code, detailed setup sheets, and verification simulations. The role requires expert workholding design and extensive experience in ISO environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of advanced CNC programming experience.
• Expert-level workholding and fixture design capabilities.
• Proficiency programming 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.
• Ability to deliver complete manufacturing packages: NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimized NC code for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn operations.
• Create detailed setup sheets with tooling, fixturing, and work offset information.
• Generate simulation files to verify programs before release to production.
• Deliver complete manufacturing packages ready for floor execution.
• Design custom fixtures and workholding solutions for complex parts.
• Optimize workholding strategies for efficiency and part quality.
• Collaborate with machinists on fixture implementation and refinement.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for optimal performance.
• Balance cycle time reduction with tool life and part quality.
• Support prototype-to-production transitions with scalable programming solutions.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers and machinists.
• Troubleshoot programming issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on machining capabilities and limitations.

Skills

ESPRIT

MASTERCAM

3-axis programming

5-axis programming

mill-turn programming

NC code delivery

setup sheets

simulation files

workholding design

Tools

Mastercam

ESPRIT

Job description

Actalent is seeking an advanced CNC Programmer for a contract role based in Seattle, WA. The candidate will deliver complete manufacturing packages including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.

Responsibilities include creating optimized NC code, detailed setup sheets, and verification simulations. The role requires expert workholding design and extensive experience in ISO environments.