CNC Programmer Machinist - Mastercam Required

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Job Description

CNC Programmer – Mastercam & Fanuc Controls

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time or Part-Time | 7:00 AM Start (flexibility up to 8:00 AM)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Permanent Opportunity
Pay Range: $40–$50/hour DOE (flexibility for highly qualified candidates)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer with strong Mastercam programming and Fanuc Control experience to join a fast-paced, high-production machine shop specializing in short-run, quick-turn projects.

This position requires someone who can independently program and support CNC horizontal and vertical mills, taking a part from blueprint to production with minimal to no training or supervision.

Experience with CNC milling equipment, including Matsuura, Yama, or similar machines, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Independently develop, create, and modify CNC programs using Mastercam for horizontal and vertical milling machines.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications to determine machining requirements.
Develop complete machining plans, including tooling selection, operation sequencing, workholding, and machine set-up requirements.
Program and work with Fanuc Controls.
Work with CNC horizontal and vertical mills, including Matsuura, Yama, and similar equipment.
Machine components primarily made from aluminum and stainless steel.
Troubleshoot programming, machining, and set-up issues independently to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with machinists and production personnel to maintain quality standards and meet production deadlines.
Manage multiple programming priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Strong Mastercam programming experience required. Must be able to program independently without training.
Experience with Fanuc Controls
Experience programming CNC horizontal and vertical mills required.
Strong CNC machine set-up knowledge, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and machining processes.
Ability to independently review a blueprint and develop a complete machining plan from start to finish.
Experience with Matsuura, Yama, or similar CNC milling equipment preferred.
Strong understanding of machining processes for aluminum and stainless-steel components..
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction or supervision.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced machine shop with changing production priorities.