Senior CNC Programmer — Mastercam/VERICUT, Sign-On Bonus

Encode, Inc.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Encode, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and verify CNC programs for advanced machine tools in a high‑precision manufacturing setting.

The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing engineers and shop-floor operators to improve efficiency, accuracy, quality, and process reliability. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Mastercam, VERICUT, CNC machine controls, and macro-based programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 2+ years of manufacturing/operations experience.
• Hands-on CNC programming and manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with CNC Mastercam and VERICUT.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit 2000, or other CAD/CAM software.
• Develop programs for multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and other advanced machining applications.
• Verify CNC programs prior to shop-floor release using VERICUT.
• Provide CNC programming and troubleshooting support to manufacturing engineering and shop-floor teams.
• Support new and rebuilt machine startups and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide operator training related to CNC programming, machine operation, and process changes.
• Develop and troubleshoot advanced CNC routines, including macro-based programming and probing routines.
• Support tooling and fixturing requirements for CNC machine tools.
• Develop and maintain workstation instructions and standard work for CNC-related processes.
• Establish and maintain inspection and quality documentation as required.
• Support tooling consumption rates and minimum tooling inventory requirements.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while contributing within a team-oriented environment.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and support positive process and operational change.

Skills

CNC Mastercam

VERICUT

CNC programming

CNC controls

Fanuc controls

Macro programming

Renishaw probing

Siemens NX

Esprit 2000

Inventor/NX CAD

3D modeling CAD

Large components experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High school diploma/GED with 2+ years experience

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Esprit 2000

VERICUT

Inventor

Job description

Encode, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and verify CNC programs for advanced machine tools in a high‑precision manufacturing setting.

The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing engineers and shop-floor operators to improve efficiency, accuracy, quality, and process reliability. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Mastercam, VERICUT, CNC machine controls, and macro-based programming.