Senior CNC Programmer - ESPRIT, 5-Axis & Fixture Design

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer for our Seattle, WA shop, focusing on high-mix prototype and production runs. You will deliver complete manufacturing packages including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.

The role requires expert workholding design, Mastercam/ESPRIT proficiency, and collaboration with machinists and engineers to optimize processes and ensure part quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of advanced CNC programming experience.
• Expert-level workholding and fixture design.
• Proficient in 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

CNC programming (8+ yrs)

Workholding & fixture design

3-axis & 5-axis programming

Mill-turn programming

NC code & setup sheets

Tools

Mastercam

ESPRIT

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer for our Seattle, WA shop, focusing on high-mix prototype and production runs. You will deliver complete manufacturing packages including NC code, setup sheets, and simulation files for 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.

The role requires expert workholding design, Mastercam/ESPRIT proficiency, and collaboration with machinists and engineers to optimize processes and ensure part quality.