Posted August 22, 2026
CNC Milling Engineer-Programmer (VMC & 5-Axis)
Express Employment Professionals - Glendale
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full Time
25USD - 35USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
What if your next program took flight?
If you enjoy owning the process—from a clean print to a clean inspection report—this role is for you. In Chatsworth, CA, you’ll craft precision parts for aerospace, medical, industrial, consumer, and OEM partners at a company leading rapid prototyping, rapid production, and digital manufacturing (including custom plastic injection molding, tooling, investment casting patterns, and 3D printing).
Why this role?- Autonomy: work confidently and independently across software and machines.
- Impact: test and inspect products, services, and software systems—and fix what isn’t right, from programs to machinery.
- Growth: sharpen your skills in Mastercam/CamWorks and expand on 5-axis experience.
- Translate blueprints and technical drawings into accurate setups and offsets.
- Program with Mastercam and CamWorks; simulate and prove out toolpaths.
- Operate mills primarily (3–4 axis VMC and Mitsubishi 5-axis), with lathes and grinders as needed.
- Measure twice, cut once: verify dimensions using precision instruments and document results.
- Care for the equipment: perform regular maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Deliver to spec: ensure quality compliance and make data-driven adjustments.
- Protect the team: follow OSHA and company safety standards.
- Math-ready: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra—with strong trigonometry and statistics skills.
- Clear communicator who follows written and oral instructions.
- Steady under pressure with proven problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable interpreting complex engineering drawings.
- Aerospace background and the ability to produce precision parts.
- Excellent computer and interpersonal communication skills; physical stamina; genuine interest in production and processing.
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) — Mitsubishi
- CAM software: Mastercam, CamWorks, GibbsCAM
- Full-time, temp-to-hire
- Monday–Friday swing shift, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
- Pay: $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience
- Location: Chatsworth, CA
