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5-Axis CNC Programmer (CAM / HyperMill)
8500 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91329 US
Posted: 10/10/2025
2025-10-10
2025-12-15
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 31056
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Position Title: 5-Axis CNC Programmer (CAM / HyperMill)
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract opportunity in Los Angeles, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract opportunity in Los Angeles, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Program and optimize 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMill to manufacture precision satellite components from high-performance materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, titanium, Inconel).
- Develop efficient, collision-free toolpaths that meet aerospace-level tolerances and surface finish requirements.
- Interpret complex 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T to create accurate machining strategies.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and machining parameters for lightweight and thin-walled aerospace structures.
- Simulate and verify programs within CAM software for accuracy, tool clearance, and machine safety.
- Support machine setup and prove-outs, working closely with machinists to achieve first-pass yield and dimensional compliance.
- Maintain and document CNC programs, setup sheets, tooling data, and process notes for repeat production and configuration control.
- Collaborate with design and process engineers to improve manufacturability and cycle times without compromising quality.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality standards and internal manufacturing protocols.
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in multi-axis CNC programming, preferably in aerospace or satellite hardware manufacturing.
- Advanced proficiency in HyperMill (required); experience with other CAM tools (Mastercam, NX, or PowerMill) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of aerospace machining principles, including thin-wall, complex contour, and tight-tolerance geometries.
- Expertise in toolpath optimization, feeds/speeds, and cutting strategies for aluminum, titanium, and superalloys.
- Ability to interpret ASME Y14.5 GD&T and complex engineering drawings.
- Experience with machine setup, first article inspection (FAI), and production support.
- Familiarity with aerospace material certifications, traceability, and documentation requirements.
Job Details:
- Contract
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Pay Rate Range: $40 – 65/hr
- US Citizen Required
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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