Job Description: CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn Programmer / Machinist — Mastercam
Company: E2E Mfg, LLC
Location: Fremont, CA
Position Type: Full-Time, Day Shift
Department: Manufacturing / CNC Machining
Reports To: Production Manager
Position Summary
E2E Mfg is looking for an experienced CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn Programmer / Machinist with strong Mastercam programming skills and the ability to program, set up, and support CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn work. Ability to program multi-axis, milling, and live tools.
This role is responsible for taking customer prints, CAD models, and job requirements and turning them into efficient, reliable CNC programs. The ideal candidate understands tight-tolerance machining, tooling strategy, workholding, setup sheets, first article support, and production efficiency.
This is a hands-on programming role that requires strong communication with setup machinists, operators, quality, and management to ensure jobs are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
· Program Haas CNC Lathes and an Okuma Mill-Turn using Mastercam, including turning, milling, multi-axis, and live tools.
· Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models, specifications, and customer requirements.
· Develop efficient machining strategies for prototype and production parts.
· Create, verify, and post CNC programs for multi-axis equipment.
· Select cutting tools, holders, speeds, feeds, and machining methods appropriate for the material and tolerance requirements.
· Design or recommend workholding, fixtures, soft jaws, and setup methods.
· Generate clear setup sheets, tool lists, and operator instructions.
· Support first article runs, prove-outs, and troubleshooting at the machine.
· Work with machinists and operators to improve cycle times, tool life, quality, and repeatability.
· Make program revisions based on quality feedback, inspection results, and production needs.
· Maintain organized program files, revisions, setup documentation, and tooling information.
· Collaborate with Quality to ensure parts meet print, GD&T, and customer requirements.
· Assist with quoting support by providing machining strategy, estimated cycle times, tooling needs, and setup considerations when needed.
· Follow company safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Required Qualifications
· Minimum 5 years of CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn experience, including setup and programming.
· Strong experience programming in Mastercam.
· Ability to program complex Multi-axis, Turning, and Milling work and Live tools.
· Strong understanding of CNC turning and milling processes, tooling, feeds and speeds, workholding, and setup methods.
· Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models.
· Experience machining tight-tolerance parts.
· Ability to troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter, tool wear, poor surface finish, dimensional movement, and setup instability.
· Comfortable proving out new jobs at the machine.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
· Good communication skills and ability to work with machinists, inspectors, and management.
· Ability to work independently and manage programming priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Haas, Okuma, and Fanuc CNC controls.
· Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, and other engineered materials.
· Experience in aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, robotics, or precision manufacturing environments.
· Familiarity with inspection methods, CMM reports, and first article requirements.
· Experience creating standardized setup sheets and tool libraries.
· Experience with ERP or shop management systems such as ProShop, or similar.
· Ability to assist with process improvement and standardization.
Required Skills
· Mastercam programming
· CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn setup and machining
· Multi-axis, Milling, and Live tool machining knowledge
· Blueprint reading
· GD&T interpretation
· Tooling selection
· Fixture and workholding planning
· Program verification and prove-out
· Cycle time improvement
· Troubleshooting and problem solving
· Strong documentation habits
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around CNC machines as needed.
· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
· Ability to work safely around machine tools, cutting fluids, tooling, and shop equipment.
· Ability to use inspection tools and shop measuring equipment.
Compensation
Compensation will be based on experience, programming ability, Multi-axis capability, and overall machining knowledge.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is not just a programmer sitting behind a computer. They understand how parts are actually made, how setups succeed or fail, and how to support the shop floor. They can program efficiently in Mastercam, communicate clearly with machinists, and help E2E Mfg produce accurate, high-quality parts with repeatable processes.
Work Location: In person
