Senior CNC Programmer - Aerospace HMC Mastercam Pro

Belcan; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in Santa Clarita, CA, to support the launch of a newly installed horizontal machining center and develop processes from concept through production.

The role emphasizes fixture detailing, tooling strategy, and NC programming, with collaboration between engineers and machinists to prove out programs and ramp up multiple projects in a precision machining environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment.
• Proficiency using Mastercam or similar CAM software.
• Experience programming horizontal machining centers.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling selection, and workholding design.
• Ability to develop CNC programs from part models, prints, or process concepts.
• Experience supporting program prove-out and troubleshooting machining operations.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs using Mastercam for horizontal machining centers.
• Convert existing fixture, tooling, and programming concepts into detailed manufacturing processes.
• Design and detail workholding fixtures and coordinate fixture builds.
• Develop tooling strategies and create complete tooling packages for machining operations.
• Support the launch and ramp-up of a newly installed horizontal machining center.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to prove out programs and optimize machining process.
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, and tooling challenges during initial part runs.
• Prepare setup documentation and machining instructions for production.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Horizontal machining center

Fixture design

Workholding

Problem solving

Tools

OSP-P500 control

Job description

Belcan is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in Santa Clarita, CA, to support the launch of a newly installed horizontal machining center and develop processes from concept through production.

The role emphasizes fixture detailing, tooling strategy, and NC programming, with collaboration between engineers and machinists to prove out programs and ramp up multiple projects in a precision machining environment.