The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a CNC Machine Programmer to join our mission-driven team, programming and operating advanced CNC machines to craft precision components for autonomous defense platforms. As a CNC Machine Programmer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and reliability of our manufacturing processes, directly contributing to systems that reshape modern warfare. Your expertise will help us deliver resilient, rapidly deployable platforms that give the U.S. a strategic edge.

At Mach Industries, we're pioneering decentralized, autonomous systems to maintain an allied American advantage. Our flexible manufacturing approach supports modular, scalable production, and as a CNC Machine Programmer, you'll work at the intersection of precision engineering and innovation. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you'll create high-quality components that ensure our platforms deliver adaptability, resilience, and unmatched strategic value.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical blueprints, CAD models, and specifications to develop precise CNC programs for multi-axis milling and turning machines.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC machines using CAM software to produce complex, high-tolerance components.
• Design and implement custom workholding and fixturing solutions to optimize machining efficiency and accuracy.
• Operate advanced CNC systems, including 5-axis mills, live tooling lathes, mill-turns, and multi-tasking machines, to deliver mission-critical parts.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs in real-time, and optimize processes to maintain quality and throughput.
• Perform in-process and final quality checks using precision tools, ensuring compliance with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Maintain and clean CNC equipment to ensure peak performance and longevity.
• Collaborate with engineers in design, prototyping, and systems integration to enhance manufacturability and support rapid R&D and production cycles.
• Adapt to dynamic project demands, seamlessly transitioning between prototyping and short-run production.
• Uphold defense industry standards and safety protocols to meet mission-critical requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming CNC machines using CAM software
• 5+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines, with expertise in multi-axis and 3D machining.
• Strong understanding of G and M codes, Fanuc, Siemens, or Brother controls, and GD&T principles.
• Extensive experience machining alloys, metals, plastics, and other materials with high precision.
• Proven ability to design and implement tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions.
• Track record of owning the full manufacturing process, from programming to final inspection.
• Ability to pivot between R&D prototyping and production environments with ease.
• Strong multitasking skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in 5-axis simultaneous programming for complex geometries.
• Proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX (Teamcenter) for design and integration.
• Experience with water jet cutting, 3D printing (FDM/SLA), or CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS).
• Familiarity with defense industry manufacturing standards and quality assurance protocols.
• Knowledge of advanced machining techniques for lightweight materials and intricate components.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach's total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.