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CNC Programmer

Karman Space & Defense
Mukilteo, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Summary

The Machine Shop Programmer programs and operates machines to cut parts to customer specifications, performs quality control, and troubleshoots programming issues. Reports to the Machine Shop Manager.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

What You Will Do

  • Works with team of machine operators, welders, engineers and other Machine Shop staff
  • Performs First Article Inspections and quality control
  • Ensures that machined parts meet customer specifications, drawings and STP files
  • Provides mentorship to junior team members
  • Maintains equipment, shop cleanliness, and tooling inventory
  • Develops set up sheets, tool drawings and other work instructions to be presented

What We Are Looking For

  • Required Education: High School Diploma
  • 2 years of manual machining experience, CMM operation
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively operate shop related tools and equipment
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings and/or technical diagrams – easily hold /-.003” tolerance
  • Use of CAD platforms for tooling design
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment

9/80's, 6am-3:30pm

Salary : $82,000 - $130,000

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