Senior CNC Programmer Lead – Mastercam & 5‑Axis

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account with company"s

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer in Mukilteo, WA to develop, implement, and support machining processes for precision components on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines. You will interpret drawings, design strategies, and program toolpaths on the shop floor.

Collaborate with machinists, engineering, and QA to improve manufacturability, validate setups with CMM data, mentor other programmers, and drive continuous CAM improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of tooling, materials, and machining methods.
• Five or more years of hands-on Mastercam programming experience.
• Solid print reading skills and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret coordinate measuring machine (CMM) reports and verify data using traditional measuring tools.
• Ability to work directly on the shop floor to diagnose and resolve machining issues.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of file and data management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and programs machining processes for complex components using Mastercam.
• Designs machining strategies and fixtures for three-, four-, and five-axis CNC machines.
• Owns assigned projects from concept through production release and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoots machining, tooling, and quality issues directly on the shop floor.
• Supports and improves legacy part programs and existing production processes.
• Collaborates with Quality to interpret CMM reports, dimensional data, and inspection results.
• Uses precision measuring tools to validate setups, processes, and corrective actions.
• Provides manufacturability feedback to engineering teams and customers.
• Mentors machinists, operators, and other programmers.
• Assists in standardizing best practices for programming, setups, and documentation.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to machining and CAM workflows.

Skills

Mastercam programming

GD&T

CMM interpretation

Print reading

Data management

Education

Associate degree or higher in manufacturing-related field

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a CNC Programmer in Mukilteo, WA to develop, implement, and support machining processes for precision components on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines. You will interpret drawings, design strategies, and program toolpaths on the shop floor.

Collaborate with machinists, engineering, and QA to improve manufacturability, validate setups with CMM data, mentor other programmers, and drive continuous CAM improvements.