4‑Axis CNC Machining | Complex 3D Work | Mastercam / CAM Programming | Renishaw Probing
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Job Type: Full‑Time | On‑Site
Pay Range: $40.00 – $48.00 per hour (DOE)
Primary Machine: Doosan NHP 8000 Horizontal Machining Center | 4‑Axis (B‑Axis Rotary) | Pallet Changer
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING (Important)
This is not a production operator role and not a “run existing programs” position.
If your experience is primarily:
- CNC operation without programming responsibility
- 3‑axis VMC work only
- High‑volume or repetitive production machining
This position is not a fit.
This role is for a Senior Machinist (Machinist III) who can program, set up, and machine complex 3D parts on a 4‑axis horizontal machining center, and who has hands‑on experience with Renishaw probing, including creating and modifying probing routines and subroutines/macros.
Applicants without CAM programming + 4‑axis experience + probing capability will be screened out.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled 4‑Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist to support complex, high‑value machining work requiring strong process ownership, advanced setup strategy, and in‑process probing/verification.
This role is centered on a Doosan NHP 8000 horizontal machining center with pallet changing and a B‑axis rotary table. The successful candidate will own jobs end‑to‑end — CAM programming fixturing setup probing machining inspection optimization — in a custom, non‑production environment.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (Non‑Negotiable)
Your resume must clearly demonstrate most of the following:
✅ CNC Programming (Required)
- Mastercam (preferred) or comparable CAM software (NX, Fusion, PowerMill, etc.)
- Creation and optimization of 3D toolpaths for complex geometry
- Experience programming 4‑axis machining using B‑axis rotation
- Ability to post, prove out, and safely run new programs
- Solid understanding of work offsets, tool control, and collision avoidance
✅ 4‑Axis / Complex 3D Machining (Required)
- Hands‑on experience machining complex 3D parts on horizontal machining centers
- Effective use of 4‑axis positioning (B‑axis) to access multiple faces and reduce setups
- Ability to hold tight tolerances and produce high‑quality surface finishes
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T
✅ Renishaw Probing + Routine Programming (Required)
- Hands‑on use of Renishaw probing systems for:
- part pickup and alignment
- work offset setting and updating
- bore/boss location verification
- in‑process inspection and verification checks
- Ability to create and edit probing routines
- Experience writing or modifying probe subroutines/macros to improve repeatability and reduce setup time
✅ Workholding & Process Ownership (Required)
- Experience designing and building custom fixtures
- Comfortable owning jobs independently from programming through completion
- Horizontal machining experience strongly preferred
- Experience using pallet‑changing machines a plus
If your resume does not clearly show CAM programming, 4‑axis machining, and Renishaw probing experience, please do not apply.
Key Responsibilities
CNC Programming & 4‑Axis Machining
- Program and optimize parts using Mastercam or equivalent CAM software
- Machine complex parts using 4‑axis positioning on a horizontal machining center
- Develop efficient machining strategies to reduce setups and improve accuracy
- Prove out programs and optimize feeds, speeds, and toolpaths
- Generate tooling strategies appropriate for complex geometry
Renishaw Probing & Automation
- Use Renishaw probing for setup, alignment, and verification
- Write and modify probing routines and subroutines/macros for:
- automated setup routines
- work offset updates
- feature verification and inspection checkpoints
- Adjust machining strategy based on probing and inspection results
Fixturing & Setup Strategy
- Design and build fixtures for rigidity, accuracy, and repeatability
- Plan setups to minimize part handling and eliminate secondary operations
- Manage deflection, distortion, and access challenges through smart workholding
Troubleshooting & Optimization
- Diagnose and correct chatter, surface finish issues, tool wear, and alignment problems
- Modify programs and processes based on inspection data
- Improve repeatability, first‑article success, and cycle efficiency
Senior‑Level Expectations
- Serve as a technical resource for CNC machining and probing practices
- Support continuous improvement in CAM workflows and shop standards
- Provide input on tooling and cutter selection for upcoming work
Compensation (Indeed‑Optimized)
Pay Range: $40.00 – $48.00 per hour (DOE)
Final hourly rate is based on demonstrated:
- CAM programming depth
- 4‑axis machining experience
- Renishaw probing and routine/subroutine proficiency
- Ability to independently manage complex jobs
How to Apply (Required Resume Details)
To be considered, your resume must clearly include:
- CAM software used (Mastercam or equivalent)
- Description of 4‑axis machining experience
- Examples of complex 3D parts you’ve programmed and machined
- Renishaw probing experience and what it was used for
- Whether you’ve written or edited probe routines/subroutines/macros
- Machine types operated (horizontal machining centers preferred)
Search Keywords (Do Not Remove)
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Optional Candidate Note
This role is ideal for experienced machinists who enjoy high‑skill, complex work and prefer programming, probing, and process ownership over high‑volume production.
If you want next, I can:
- Update the Indeed knock‑out questions specifically for 4‑axis + probing
- Align this role cleanly against your other Machinist III (HBM) position
- Build a Machinist I–II–III ladder that clearly separates skill tiers
