CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist - Mastercam

Senior 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist - Mastercam

ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries is hiring a Senior 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist in Anaheim, CA. This is a full-time, 1st shift position paying $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, depending on experience.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on CNC professional with strong Mastercam, 5-axis milling, G-code, machine setup, tooling, fixturing, and aerospace or precision manufacturing experience.

This is not a programming-only desk role. The right candidate can take a part from print or model review through programming, setup, prove-out, troubleshooting, first article support, and production release.

Job Details

Company: ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries
Location: Anaheim, CA
Position: Senior 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, depending on experience

This Role Is a Good Fit If You

• Want a hands-on CNC programming and setup role, not a desk-only programming job
• Have strong Mastercam and 5-axis CNC milling experience
• Are comfortable setting up machines and proving out your own programs
• Can troubleshoot G-code, tooling, fixturing, chatter, finish, tolerance, and cycle-time issues
• Have experience supporting precision aerospace, defense, or other close-tolerance manufacturing work
• Can work directly with machinists, engineering, and quality to solve production issues

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and maintain CNC milling programs using Mastercam
• Support 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling operations
• Develop machining strategies for 2.5D, 3D, 3 2, and/or simultaneous 5-axis machining
• Set up CNC mills, prove out programs, troubleshoot issues, and support production launches
• Read, understand, troubleshoot, and safely edit G-code at the machine
• Work directly with machinists, engineering, and quality to resolve manufacturing issues
• Select and optimize cutting tools, holders, inserts, speeds, feeds, and machining parameters
• Develop and improve fixtures, soft jaws, workholding, and custom tooling
• Review blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and customer requirements for manufacturability
• Create setup sheets, tool lists, work instructions, and controlled program packages
• Support first article inspections, in-process inspections, and quality documentation
• Improve cycle time, setup time, tool life, scrap reduction, and process stability

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of CNC machining, milling, setup, or operating experience
• 5 years of Mastercam programming experience
• Strong experience programming and supporting 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills
• Experience with 3 2 and/or simultaneous 5-axis programming
• Strong G-code knowledge, including the ability to read, troubleshoot, and safely edit programs at the machine
• Hands-on experience setting up CNC mills, proving out programs, and supporting production
• Experience working directly at CNC machine controls
• Strong knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds, cutter engagement, chip control, and machining strategy
• Experience developing or improving fixtures, workholding, soft jaws, and custom tooling
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and critical dimensions
• Experience with in-process inspection and first article support using precision measuring tools
• Strong machine-side troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or another precision manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Haas CNC mills and Haas controls
• Experience with Haas UMC-Series 5-axis machining centers
• Experience working in an AS9100 manufacturing environment
• SolidWorks experience for viewing models, checking geometry, or supporting manufacturing review
• Familiarity with Macro B programming
• Familiarity with CNC post-processor edits
• Mastercam certification, NIMS credentials, or related technical training

Why Join ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries?

• Competitive pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
• 1st shift schedule
• Work on precision aerospace and defense components
• Support advanced 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining operations
• Play a key role in programming, setup development, tooling, fixturing, and production support
• Join a team focused on quality, precision, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Please add applicable benefits before posting:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Training or advancement opportunities

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior CNC professional with a proven background in CNC programming, Mastercam, 5-axis milling, G-code, machine setup, tooling selection, fixture development, troubleshooting, and production support in a precision machining environment.

If you are a hands-on CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist who can program, set up, prove out, troubleshoot, and support aerospace production from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• CNC Machining : 8 years (Preferred)
• Mastercam programming : 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $55