At a Glance
Company: Freeform Technologies
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45 - $65/hour (based on experience) + Stock Options
Shift: Flexible
Overtime: Yes, as needed
Experience Level: Senior
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Why This Role Exists
This role exists because Freeform is scaling production.
Freeform is actively delivering production-scale metal parts for aerospace, defense, automation, and industrial customers. As production volume and part complexity increase, this role is critical to ensuring precision, throughput, and repeatability in post-print CNC machining.
As a Senior CNC Programmer, you'll play a key role in bridging metal additive manufacturing and high-precision 5-axis CNC machining, helping define how next-generation manufacturing actually works on the shop floor.
The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Program, set up, and run 5-axis DMG Mori CNC mills
- Post-machine complex metal 3D printed parts to tight tolerances
- Optimize toolpaths, speeds, feeds, and strategies for efficiency and part quality
- Machine parts directly from blueprints and 3D CAD models
- Hold tight tolerances ( 01" and tighter depending on part)
- Perform deburring, cleaning, and finishing operations
- Inspect parts using micrometers, thread gauges, indicators, and probing
- Support preventative maintenance and cutting fluid management
- Collaborate closely with engineers to improve programs, fixtures, and automation
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on throughput and repeatability
This is a hands-on programming role, not a desk-only CAM position.
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment such as:
Machines:
- DMG Mori 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers
Controls:
CAM Software:
- Mastercam (highly preferred)
Inspection Tools:
- On-machine probing
- Micrometers, indicators, thread gauges, precision hand tools
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years of 5-axis CNC mill programming experience
- Strong experience with DMG Mori 5-axis machines
- Proven ability machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel
- Deep understanding of setups, tooling, speeds/feeds, and optimization
- Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models
Preferred (Not Required):
- Mastercam programming experience
- Siemens control experience
- Experience machining metal 3D printed parts
- NTMA certification or equivalent formal training
- Experience with automation, fixtures, or multi-axis optimization
- Comfortable operating cranes, forklifts, and shop equipment
Materials You'll Work With
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Inconel & nickel-based alloys
Why Machinists Like Working at Freeform
Machinists choose Freeform because:
- Modern 5-axis CNC equipment and cutting-edge technology
- Real collaboration between machinists, programmers, and engineers
- High-skill work - not button pushing
- Stable, production-focused workflows
- Competitive hourly pay plus meaningful equity ownership
- A clean, organized, state-of-the-art facility
- Opportunities to influence how manufacturing scales globally
This is a place for machinists who want to build something new, not just run jobs.
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay: $45 - $65/hour (DOE)
Top of range reserved for exceptional technical depth and experience
Benefits Include:
- Significant pre-IPO stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Traditional & Roth 401(k)
- Relocation assistance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous paid parental leave
- Free daily catered lunch & dinner
- Casual dress, flexible hours, and team events
Apply
If you're a Senior CNC Programmer who wants to work at the intersection of automation, additive manufacturing, and precision machining, this role is built for you.
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