CNC Programmer
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 / Annually
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hillsboro, OR
#hill1940
Primary Purpose:
The CNC Programmer role is to program parts according to customer specifications. This role will collaborate
with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and other internal teams to optimize productivity and full cycle
machining processes.
Essential Job Functions:
The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and
efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in
identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits. The amount of time performing each
function may vary day-to-day. All duties shall be performed in an efficient and professional manner in
accordance with the company policies and under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.
- Program CNC parts for vertical, horizontal, 5‑axis mills, and machining cells.
- Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam (2025) and related CAD/CAM tools.
- Interpret and review blueprints, models, and technical drawings to determine machining requirements and
sequence of operations.
- Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for each job and machine.
- Design and document fixtures required for CNC mill operations.
- Produce and maintain setup sheets, tool lists, and supporting documentation with proper revision control.
- Verify programs using CAM and make adjustments to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety.
- Collaborate daily with CAD, machinists, quality control, and management to support production needs and
resolve machining challenges.
- Request materials and confirm material size and availability through Purchasing.
- Troubleshoot returned or nonconforming parts and update programs and documentation as needed.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reduce cycle times, and
improve quality.
- Assist with machine setup or machining tasks as needed.
- Support sales/quoting by providing setup time, run time, and manufacturability input.
- Perform other necessary duties and tasks as requested.
Required Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience using Mastercam (version 2020 or newer)
- 3 years of experience as a CNC machinist
- Proven ability to program ferrous metals, non‑ferrous metals, and plastics
- Ability to plan, program, and troubleshoot complex parts from blueprints
- Strong understanding of tolerances, GD&T, and precision machining requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience with HEM (High‑Efficiency Machining) preferred
Required Personal Skills:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others
- Excellent work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Working Environment:
This position works in a combined office and manufacturing environment that includes both computer-based programming work and time spent on the production floor. The office portion of the role is performed in a temperature-controlled space with standard office lighting (including fluorescent lighting), traditional office furniture, shared workspaces, and typical office noise such as conversations, phones, and general activity. Exposure to ordinary scents, perfumes, and other common airborne odors associated with shared office environments may occur. We cannot guarantee a 100% scent-free workspace. The production-floor portion of the role involves working in a machine shop environment with consistent and sometimes elevated noise levels from CNC machines, ventilation systems, and other industrial equipment. This environment may include exposure to metalworking fluids, lubricants, and other typical manufacturing odors. Employees may experience interruptions, moving machinery, forklifts, and other activity common to a manufacturing setting. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe footwear, is required when on the shop floor.
Job Related Physical Demands:
- Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while wearing appropriate and required personal protective
equipment. Follow all safety regulations and protocols. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
proper body mechanic/ergonomics and use correct body position/mechanics, tools, or work aids to work,
move, maneuver, guide, or place objects or materials.
- Maintain sufficient and consistent mobility and agility to respond to issues, hazards, safety concerns,
workplace disruptions, and emergencies involving tools, equipment, other team members, and guests.
- Use and operate a personal computer, office equipment and other technology devices frequently and
consistently throughout each day with a high degree of skill, accuracy, and independent judgment for the
purpose of reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data, and other
business-related information.
- Lift, transport, maneuver, and/or move materials and/or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
occasionally and 20 lbs. on a regular basis in the performance of regular duties in the office and/or in the
field, sometimes over uneven terrain or around obstacles existing in a variety of work environments and
inclement weather conditions.
Contact Express Employment Professionals for immediate consideration:
Call today to inquire further: 503-640-3600
Email resume: [email protected]
Apply online: Https://ExpressPros.com/HillsboroOR
We offer competitive wages, direct deposit, weekly pay, full medical, dental, vision, short and life term insurance options!
