CNC Programmer
American Precision Industries · Hillsboro, OR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at American Precision Industries (industrial) in Hillsboro, OR.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- GD&T, DOE, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 9% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $60k–$100k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 46%
- ✓ Tooling 36%
- ✓ Machining 32%
- ✓ GD&T 32%
- Robotics 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at American Precision Industries
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Required qualifications
- ✓5+ years of experience using Mastercam (version 2020 or newer)
- ✓Hands-on experience as a CNC mill machinist
- ✓Proven ability to program ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and plastics
- ✓Ability to plan, program, and troubleshoot complex parts from blueprints
- ✓Strong understanding of tolerances, GD&T, and precision machining
requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ✓Experience with HEM (High-Efficiency Machining) preferred
- ✓Experience with SolidCAM preferred
- ✓Experience programming and operating multi-axis CNC mills
Required personal skills
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- ✓Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others
- ✓Excellent work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance
- ✓High attention to detail and commitment to quality
requirements
and sequence of operations.
- ✓Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for each job and machine.
- ✓Design and document fixtures required for CNC mill operations.
- ✓Produce and maintain setup sheets, tool lists, and supporting documentation with proper revision control.
- ✓Verify programs using CAM and make adjustments to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety.
- ✓Collaborate daily with CAD, machinists, quality control, and management to support production needs and resolve machining challenges.
- ✓Request materials and confirm material size and availability through Purchasing.
- ✓Troubleshoot returned or nonconforming parts and update programs and documentation as needed.
- ✓Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reduce cycle times, and improve quality.
- ✓Assist with machine setup or machining tasks as needed.
- ✓Support sales/quoting by providing setup time, run time, and manufacturability input.
- ✓Perform other necessary duties and tasks as requested.
- ✓FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
- ✓EEOC “Know Your Rights”: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
- ✓EPPA: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
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Description
Job Title : CNC Programmer
Status : Exempt
Pay: $80,000 - $95,000 DOE
Schedule : Monday – Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm
Company Perks
- •Medical, dental, and life insurance – API pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
- •Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- •401(k) plan with company-funded Safe Harbor contribution
- •Paid time off and paid holidays
- •Monthly production bonus program
- •Monthly lunch allowance provided
- •On-the-job training and skill development opportunities
- •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- •Employee perks and discount programs
- •Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including AFLAC and vision
Primary purpose
The CNC Programmer role here at API is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working in close with machinists, leads, engineering/estimating teams, quality team and upper management to increase productivity and optimize machining programs and procedures. Machine operation and tooling management are also part of the focus of programming.
Essential job functions
- •Program CNC parts for vertical, horizontal, 5-axis mills, and machining cells.
- •Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam (2025) and related CAD/CAM tools.
- •Interpret and review blueprints, models, and technical drawings to determine machining