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MultiAxis CAM Programmer & Prototype Machinist

StarrTrax

Southbridge, MA 01550 • $30.00 to $34.00 / hr • 9/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Why This Role Matters

Help turn complex prints into repeatable, productionready processes. You’ll blend CAM expertise with shopfloor instincts to launch parts quickly and reliably.

Responsibilities
  • Program from solid models and drawings to create, edit, and optimize CNC code for mills, lathes, and multiaxis machines
  • Select tools, set speeds/feeds, and define machining strategies for accuracy, finish, and throughput
  • Publish setup sheets, tooling lists, and operator work instructions for clear handoffs
  • Run proveouts and first articles; adjust code to validate features and tolerances
  • Support machinists during setups and production runs, answering questions and removing roadblocks
  • Troubleshoot cutting issues stemming from tooling, programming, or machine capability
  • Partner with engineering on design for manufacturability and suggest improvements
  • Assist in fixture design and practical workholding solutions
  • Ensure programs comply with machine and tooling safety requirements
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or machinist apprenticeship preferred
  • 3–5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production environment
  • Fluency in Gcode and CNC machine operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of CNC programming and machining: Gcode; CNC mills and/or lathes; reading engineering drawings; GD tooling; machining principles
  • Evidence of process optimization, quality and print compliance, rootcause analysis, and continuous improvement leadership
  • Strong problemsolving, clear communication, and organized multitasking; collaborative and handson
You’re Proficient In
  • CNC Tooling
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • CNC Programming
  • GCode
  • Manual Machining Skills
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