SENIOR CNC PROGRAMMER
At a Glance Company: Freeform Technologies Location: Hawthorne, CA Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $45 – $65/hour (based on experience) Stock Options Shift: Flexible Overtime: Yes, as needed Experience Level: Senior Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Why This Role Exists This role exists because Freeform is scaling production . Freeform is actively delivering production-scale metal parts for aerospace, defense, automation, and industrial customers. As production volume and part complexity increase, this role is critical to ensuring precision, throughput, and repeatability in post-print CNC machining. As a Senior CNC Programmer, you’ll play a key role in bridging metal additive manufacturing and high-precision 5-axis CNC machining , helping define how next-generation manufacturing actually works on the shop floor. The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Program, set up, and run 5-axis DMG Mori CNC mills Post-machine complex metal 3D printed parts to tight tolerances Optimize toolpaths, speeds, feeds, and strategies for efficiency and part quality Machine parts directly from blueprints and 3D CAD models Hold tight tolerances (±0.001” and tighter depending on part) Perform deburring, cleaning, and finishing operations Inspect parts using micrometers, thread gauges, indicators, and probing Support preventative maintenance and cutting fluid management Collaborate closely with engineers to improve programs, fixtures, and automation Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on throughput and repeatability This is a hands-on programming role , not a desk-only CAM position. Machines, Controls & Software You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: DMG Mori 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers Controls: Siemens CAM Software: Mastercam (highly preferred) Inspection Tools: On-machine probing Micrometers, indicators, thread gauges, precision hand tools What We’re Looking For Required: 5 years of 5-axis CNC mill programming experience Strong experience with DMG Mori 5-axis machines Proven ability machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel Deep understanding of setups, tooling, speeds/feeds, and optimization Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models Preferred (Not Required): Mastercam programming experience Siemens control experience Experience machining metal 3D printed parts NTMA certification or equivalent formal training Experience with automation, fixtures, or multi-axis optimization Comfortable operating cranes, forklifts, and shop equipment Materials You’ll Work With Aluminum Stainless Steel Titanium Inconel & nickel-based alloys Why Machinists Like Working at Freeform Machinists choose Freeform because: Modern 5-axis CNC equipment and cutting-edge technology Real collaboration between machinists, programmers, and engineers High-skill work — not button pushing Stable, production-focused workflows Competitive hourly pay plus meaningful equity ownership A clean, organized, state-of-the-art facility Opportunities to influence how manufacturing scales globally This is a place for machinists who want to build something new , not just run jobs. Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay: $45 – $65/hour (DOE) Top of range reserved for exceptional technical depth and experience Benefits Include: Significant pre-IPO stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Traditional & Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Generous paid parental leave Free daily catered lunch & dinner Casual dress, flexible hours, and team events Apply If you’re a Senior CNC Programmer who wants to work at the intersection of automation, additive manufacturing, and precision machining , this role is built for you. Apply directly through hireCNC or save the job to come back later.
