CNC Mill Programmer – Siemens NX

Machinists Inc.•Seattle, WA

48d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

We are a well-established precision machining company with over 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a long-standing reputation in the Seattle machining industry. Our work supports a diverse customer base across aerospace, defense, energy, heavy equipment, marine, and other advanced manufacturing sectors. We are seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer with expert-level Siemens NX experience to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging prototype and one-off components, including complex parts manufactured from exotic materials, gears, splines, weldments, and assemblies. If you enjoy solving difficult manufacturing challenges and seeing your programming expertise come to life on the shop floor, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

5–10 years of CNC programming experience, with a strong focus on milling applications.
Previous experience in a job-shop, prototype, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.
Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX CAD/CAM software.
Expert-level experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis, and multi-axis mill-turn equipment.
Strong understanding of tooling selection, speeds and feeds, cutting strategies, and toolpath optimization.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
Excellent knowledge of shop mathematics, machine controls, materials, and machining processes.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills and mill-turn machines using Siemens NX.
Program prototype, one-off, and low-volume production components from engineering drawings and CAD models.
Develop machining strategies for billets, weldments, and assemblies.
Analyze job orders, blueprints, specifications, and design data to determine appropriate machining methods, tooling, work holding, and cutting parameters.
Support manufacturing during program prove-outs and first-piece production.
Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and implement corrective actions.
Conduct simulations and verify toolpaths to ensure program accuracy and machine performance.
Collaborate closely with machinists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and quality.