Siemens NX CNC Mill Programmer — Prototyping & Multi-Axis

Machinists Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) - company match

Health insurance

Dental Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Machinists Inc. in Seattle is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer with expert-level Siemens NX skills to join our precision team. You will program multi-axis mills, optimize toolpaths, and develop strategies for prototypes and low-volume parts.

Responsibilities include validating drawings, collaborating with machinists and engineers, and ensuring high-quality, repeatable results on complex components made from exotic materials. Direct hire, on-site in Seattle.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years CNC programming experience with a focus on milling.
• Experience in a job-shop, prototype, or high-mix/low-volume environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX CAD/CAM software.
• Expert-level programming for 3-, 4-, and multi-axis mill-turn equipment.
• Strong understanding of tooling selection, speeds/feeds, and toolpath optimization.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Solid grasp of shop math, machine controls, materials, and machining processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills and mill-turn machines using Siemens NX.
• Program prototype, one-off, and low-volume production components from drawings and CAD models.
• Develop machining strategies for billets, weldments, and assemblies.
• Analyze job orders, blueprints, specifications, and design data to determine machining methods, tooling, work holding, and cutting parameters.
• Support manufacturing during program prove-outs and first-piece production.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct simulations and verify toolpaths to ensure program accuracy and machine performance.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Milling

Multi-axis machining

Reading engineering drawings

Tolerance analysis

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Machinists Inc. in Seattle is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer with expert-level Siemens NX skills to join our precision team. You will program multi-axis mills, optimize toolpaths, and develop strategies for prototypes and low-volume parts.

Responsibilities include validating drawings, collaborating with machinists and engineers, and ensuring high-quality, repeatable results on complex components made from exotic materials. Direct hire, on-site in Seattle.