Senior CNC Programmer: 5-Axis Mastery & Lead Efficiency

Goodwin Recruiting; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (75% premium)

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability coverage (Short/Long Term)

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid time off & holidays

Training & development

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer in Billerica, MA to program and optimize complex parts for high-precision industries. You will influence machining strategy, lead multi-axis programs, and support continuous improvement in a highly technical environment.

You will develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, mentor junior programmers, and collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to meet demanding timelines and quality targets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC programming in a precision machining environment.
• Experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis equipment.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of G-code, feeds, speeds, and tooling.
• Experience troubleshooting machining issues and optimizing production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for complex machined components.
• Lead program prove-outs, first-article validations, and new product launches.
• Create setup documentation, process instructions, and programming standards.
• Mentor machinists, setup technicians, and junior programmers.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

CNC programming

Fusion 360 programming

Team leadership

Process optimization

G-code mastery

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

GibbsCAM

Esprit

NX CAM

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer in Billerica, MA to program and optimize complex parts for high-precision industries. You will influence machining strategy, lead multi-axis programs, and support continuous improvement in a highly technical environment.

You will develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, mentor junior programmers, and collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to meet demanding timelines and quality targets.