CNC Programmer
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Vancouver, WA, 98682
Payment:
$30
Payment Interval:
Hour
Schedule:
Full
Workplace:
On-site
Located in Vancouver, WA
Salary: $30.00+ per hour DOE
CNC Programmer - Aluminum Extrusion & Fabrication
About the Role
We are recruiting for a client in Washougal with a full-service aluminum extrusion machining and fabrication shop. They are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join the team. You'll play a critical role in translating complex designs into efficient, precise machining programs across a wide range of aluminum extrusion work - supporting everything from prototypes to high-volume production runs.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
What We Offer
Apply by sending your resume to staffing.vancouverwa@expresspros.com
#1935ST
Express Office: Vancouver
2612 Northeast 114th Avenue
Suite 2
Vancouver, WA 98684
Salary: $30.00+ per hour DOE
CNC Programmer - Aluminum Extrusion & Fabrication
About the Role
We are recruiting for a client in Washougal with a full-service aluminum extrusion machining and fabrication shop. They are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join the team. You'll play a critical role in translating complex designs into efficient, precise machining programs across a wide range of aluminum extrusion work - supporting everything from prototypes to high-volume production runs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and prove out CNC programs for 5-axis machining centers, handling aluminum extrusions up to 33 feet in a single setup
- Program for extrusion sizes up to 12″ × 24″ × 53′, ensuring dimensional accuracy and process efficiency
- Collaborate with engineering and shop floor teams to support punching, bending, and sawing operations
- Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and fixturing strategies for aluminum extrusion profiles
- Troubleshoot and refine programs to minimize cycle time and scrap
- Maintain organized program libraries and revision documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across machining and fabrication workflows
Qualifications
- 3+ years of CNC programming experience, preferably with aluminum extrusions or structural aluminum profiles
- Proficiency with CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar) and G-code editing
- Strong understanding of 5-axis machining strategies and toolpath optimization
- Familiarity with downstream fabrication processes (punching, bending, sawing, assembly, welding) a strong plus
- Solid blueprint reading and GD&T skills
- Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced shop environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, efficiency, and repeatability
What We Offer
- Referral bonuses
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision/eyewear plan
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Direct deposit
- Sick Pay
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
Apply by sending your resume to staffing.vancouverwa@expresspros.com
#1935ST
Express Office: Vancouver
2612 Northeast 114th Avenue
Suite 2
Vancouver, WA 98684