CNC Machinist/Programmer

CNC Machinist - 5-Axis

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing

Shifts: multiple available

**Pay: $30-$50/hour - depending on experience. **Multiple openings available.

About the Role

A fast-scaling advanced manufacturing company is seeking a CNC Machinist to join its growing in-house machining team as it scales production capacity. This is a hands-on opportunity for a machinist who wants to grow into CNC programming as the shop evolves toward greater automation — the company is actively investing in developing machinists into programmers, not just hiring to fill a seat.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC mills to produce complex, high-precision components
• Support both prototype and production machining as the team scales
• Collaborate closely with engineering to troubleshoot and improve part manufacturability
• Take on increasing programming responsibility over time — editing existing programs initially, with a path toward full CNC programming within the first 6-12 months
• Work with a variety of materials, including exotic alloys (Inconel) and metal 3D-printed parts, depending on experience level

Requirements

• **Hands-on 5-axis milling **experience (required — this is non-negotiable)
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating outside a rigid, pre-defined process — this environment rewards critical thinking over rote procedure
• Genuine hunger to learn and grow into a more technical role, not just tenure in a machinist seat

Nice to Have

• DMG Mori machine experience
• Siemens controls experience
• Mastercam or other CAM programming experience
• Background machining Inconel or other exotic alloys
• Experience with metal 3D-printed parts
• Background at a high-growth space/aerospace hardware company (e.g., SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Vast)

You should be proficient in:

• 5-axis
• Problem solving

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• DMG Mori
• Siemens controls