CNC Programmer – 5-Axis
Location: St Catharines, ON
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $40–$50/hour , based on experience

Our client is a growing precision manufacturing company specializing in complex, high-precision CNC machining. We are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer with strong 5-axis programming and hands-on machining experience to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled programmer who understands how CAM programming decisions impact setup time, tooling, machine performance, part quality, and repeatability.

What We Offer

Competitive pay of $40–$50/hour

Stable, full-time employment

Complex and technically challenging machining projects

Modern CNC equipment and advanced manufacturing technology

Opportunity to influence programming and manufacturing processes

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career growth

Position Overview
As a CNC Programmer, you will develop efficient and reliable programs for complex 5-axis CNC milling equipment , while supporting jobs from initial programming through setup, prove-out, first-off inspection, and production.

Key Responsibilities

Create CNC programs for complex, tight-tolerance 5-axis components

Develop machining strategies, toolpaths, workholding concepts, and setup plans

Select cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining parameters

Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T;

Program parts using aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys

Support machinists during setup, prove-out, and production

Troubleshoot programming, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and surface-finish issues





Optimize programs to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, and reliability

Verify programs using simulation and collision-detection software

Maintain setup documentation, tooling information, and program revisions

Collaborate with machining, engineering, quality, and production teams

Apply lessons learned to improve repeat jobs and programming standards

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience programming 5-axis CNC mills

5+ years of hands‑on CNC setup and operating experience

Strong experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components

Strong knowledge of machining fundamentals, tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and tool wear

Experience with aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T;

Proven ability to take programs from initial setup through successful production

Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

PowerMill or similar advanced CAM experience

Experience with DMG MORI or comparable 5-axis machining centres

Heidenhain control experience

Aerospace, nuclear, defence, energy, or other high-precision manufacturing experience

Knowledge of probing, in-process inspection, and process verification

Experience reducing setup and cycle times and improving repeatability

The Ideal Candidate
You are a hands‑on CNC Programmer who understands what works on the shop floor , not just on the computer. You can develop safe, accurate, efficient programs, support machinists through prove‑out, troubleshoot issues quickly, and continuously improve machining processes.

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