CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist - Mastercam

ABC Sheet Metal • Full-time • Anaheim, California, United States • $45 - $55 / hour • 1m ago

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

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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

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