CNC Machinist - Full Time/ Permanent

CNC Machinist/Programmer

(SIGMADESIGN has collaborated with a global company seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer to join their facility in Hood River, OR. This company has been operating for nearly 30 years and is a leading producer in the Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing space. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that offers excellent benefits including 2 weeks PTO in addition to 9 paid holidays, as well as structured career and professional development.

Choice of excellent health plans

• Dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Generous vacation (2 weeks of PTO per year + 9 paid holidays)
• The CNC Machinist / Programmer is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing CNC programs using Mastercam for mainly 3-axis milling with occasional 5-axis milling. This role requires an adequate programming background to analyze engineering data and develop tooling strategies that support the broader production team. The CNC Machinist / Programmer sets up and operates milling machines to machine aluminum and trim composite parts, interprets blueprints and engineering specifications, and monitors quality to ensure all work meets customer tolerances and company standards. Candidates with additional experience programming and operating a gantry-style CMM for dimensional inspection are not required but would be a plus. Create, modify, and store original CNC programs using Mastercam for 3-axis milling machines

Analyze drawings and design data to determine appropriate tooling, work holding, machine speeds, and feed rates

Verify and simulate CNC programs against CAD models to ensure accuracy prior to running

Assist operators and machinists with program processes and provide in-process production support when requested by supervisor

Ensure parts and tools are loaded correctly and quality is consistently maintained throughout each assignment

Change and adjust cutters as required to meet quality and tolerance requirements; Ensure accurate documentation is entered on Manufacturing Orders, including correct quantities and specification recording

Stay current with new versions of Mastercam and related programming software

When required, program and operate the company's gantry CMM to perform dimensional inspections and generate inspection reports

Produce setup documentation, tooling documentation, and shop-aided drafting prints to support operators and machinists when requested by management

Associate degree in Machining Technology or equivalent relevant work experience (2–3 years)

• 3–5 years of Mastercam experience with 3-axis programming required
• CMM programming and operation experience preferred but not required
• Ability to be creative collaborator with team
• SHOP: Standard machine shop environment with various types of machinery.