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CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)

Impulse· Manufacturing
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Boulder County$40/hr - $55/hrFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

CNC Programmer role focused on 5-axis machining and programming, developing and optimizing programs for 5-axis and other CNC machines, and collaborating with engineering and operations to improve manufacturability and throughput.

Responsibilities

  • Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
  • Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC machining programs primarily using hyperMILL
  • Work with various CAD/CAM software (hyperMILL, NX, ESPRIT, etc.) and demonstrate a strong ability to learn and become an expert in new software rapidly
  • Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Siemens, Mazatorl, Haas NGC, etc.
  • Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines
  • Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
  • Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
  • Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise
  • Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly
  • Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
  • Provide consistent ideas for process improvements
  • Operate machines equipped with automation (pallet pools, expanded magazines, bar feeders, etc.)
  • Develop robust on machine inspection strategies that enable low risk, efficient, lights out manufacturing of complex components

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, etc.)
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns
  • Demonstrated experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries

Skills

Required:CNC programming5-axis millingCAM software

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Aug 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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