Senior CNC Programmer

Axiom Custom Products • Portland, OR

9d • $33 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

At Axiom Custom Products, we don’t make the same thing twice—and that’s exactly the point. We partner with creative teams, event producers, retailers, and builders to turn bold ideas into real, physical experiences. From early concept through fabrication and installation, nearly everything happens in-house. Our team of 80 combines digital manufacturing tech, hands-on expertise, and decades of lessons learned to deliver work that stands out. Things move fast here, priorities evolve, and collaboration is essential—so adaptability and leadership matter just as much as technical skill.

We’re looking for a Senior CNC Programmer to take ownership of our CNC programming workflow and help push our capabilities forward. In this role, you’ll lead programming efforts for 3-, 5-, and 7-axis CNC routers, with opportunities to work across press brakes and laser systems as needed. You’ll take complex engineered drawings and CAD models and translate them into efficient, reliable programs using Mastercam, Cabinet Vision, and PowerMill, then oversee execution on the shop floor to ensure everything runs as intended.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your decisions directly affect quality, efficiency, and delivery. You’ll think through machine strategy, material behavior, tooling, cut order, fixturing, and cycle time, solving problems before they reach the machine. You’ll set the standard for programming best practices, create clear and thorough run sheets, and ensure files are organized, accurate, and easy for others to follow. Quality assurance is a big part of the job—you’ll review parts, catch issues early, and help refine processes so we keep getting better with every project.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll work closely with production, project management, and design to keep complex custom jobs moving forward. You’ll be a go-to resource for troubleshooting, mentoring other programmers and operators, and recommending process improvements. Safety, consistency, and communication are non-negotiable here, and you’ll help uphold and evolve Axiom’s CNC standards across programming, machining, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Deep experience in CAD and CNC programming
• Strong grasp of best practices like nesting strategies, tooling selection, feeds and speeds, and efficient workflows
• Mastercam proficiency is required
• Solid understanding of materials such as plywoods, hardwoods, MDF, plastics, and similar substrates
• Broad fabrication and manufacturing knowledge
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while leading others are essential
• Comfortable moving between an air-conditioned office and an active shop environment
• Open to forklift certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PowerMill Robot, 5-axis or 7-axis robotic systems like Royce or Kuka, or equipment such as Amada press brakes or Kern lasers
• Experience in Cabinet Vision and PowerMill

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees (with options for dependents)
• 401k and ROTH investment options
• 20 days of PTO after your first year
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees