Senior CNC Programmer — Prototyping & 5-Axis Machining

Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc. seeks a Prototyping and CNC Programming specialist to advance R&D and production parts. You will work with Engineering on quoting, set up and machine parts on 5-axis machines (Matsuura, Haas UMC/VF), and develop fixtures.

A 4–6 year Mastercam background and an AA or equivalent are expected; ISO 9001/AS9100 familiarity and lean manufacturing methods are a plus. This full-time on-site role offers a stable career with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years programming with Mastercam
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 4+ years in manufacturing or engineering tech; 6+ years if applicable
• Bachelor of Science in engineering is a plus
• ISO 9001/AS9100; lean manufacturing; root-cause analyses

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering on quoting R&D/Development jobs and provide feasibility feedback
• Communicate time estimates and progress to project stakeholders
• Produce programming, setup, and machining of R&D and production parts using 5-axis machines
• Design and manufacture fixtures for process repeatability
• Produce Renishaw Probe routines to maximize productivity
• Write CMM inspection programs for R&D/Development jobs
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine/process issues; adjust strategies
• Operate CNCs for production to meet ramped demand

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

Prototying

Engineering collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering is a plus

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc. seeks a Prototyping and CNC Programming specialist to advance R&D and production parts. You will work with Engineering on quoting, set up and machine parts on 5-axis machines (Matsuura, Haas UMC/VF), and develop fixtures.

A 4–6 year Mastercam background and an AA or equivalent are expected; ISO 9001/AS9100 familiarity and lean manufacturing methods are a plus. This full-time on-site role offers a stable career with comprehensive benefits.