5-Axis CNC Programmer (Contract) – Medical Devices (Matsuura MX-520 / Haas)

<p><strong>🔎At a Glance</strong></p><p><strong>Company:</strong> BPI Medical<br><strong>Location:</strong> Fife, WA (On-Site)<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract (W-2 preferred; agency payroll OK)<br><strong>Duration:</strong> 90 days (extension possible based on workload)<br><strong>Pay Range:</strong> Up to $60/hour (DOE)<br><strong>Per Diem:</strong> $150/day<br><strong>Shift:</strong> Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM (8 hours)<br><strong>Overtime:</strong> Available<br><strong>Travel:</strong> Traveling candidates welcome — travel/per diem available<br><strong>Experience Level:</strong> Senior / Advanced<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Medical Device Manufacturing</p><p>---</p><h3><strong>Why This Role Exists</strong></h3><p>BPI Medical is bringing in additional programming support to stabilize and accelerate production of orthopedic and spinal medical devices. This role exists to ensure clean program release, safe prove-outs, and stable handoff to production while maintaining the quality standards required in a regulated medical environment.</p><p>This is a hands-on, floor-facing programming role — not a desk-only CAM position.</p><p>---</p><h3><strong>The Work You’ll Be Doing</strong></h3><p>In this contract role, you will:</p><ul><li>Program, prove out, and support <strong>5-axis VMC</strong> and CNC turning operations</li><li>Take jobs <strong>from print → program → proven process</strong></li><li>Partner closely with machinists and leads during safe run-up and handoff</li><li>Support first articles, offsets, tooling, probing strategies, and collision avoidance</li><li>Release clean, documented programs ready for stable production</li><li>Improve cycle time, tool life, and process reliability where practical</li></ul><p>---</p><h3><strong>Machines, Controls & Equipment</strong></h3><p>You’ll work with equipment such as:</p><ul><li><strong>5-Axis VMCs:</strong> Matsuura MX-520 (strongly preferred)</li><li><strong>Mills:</strong> Haas CNC mills</li><li><strong>Turning:</strong> Haas lathe</li><li><strong>Turning (Nice to Have):</strong> DMG MORI NLX1500 or similar</li><li><strong>Inspection:</strong> In-process inspection tools in a quality-driven environment</li></ul><p>---</p><h3><strong>Materials You’ll Work With</strong></h3><ul><li>Titanium</li><li>Cobalt Chrome (CoCr)</li><li>Stainless Steel</li></ul><p>---</p><h3><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h3><p><strong>Required (Non-Negotiables):</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on <strong>5-axis CNC programming</strong> with prove-out support</li><li>Strong experience programming and supporting <strong>Haas mills and lathes</strong></li><li>Comfort machining <strong>Ti / CoCr / SS</strong> in a medical or quality-driven environment</li><li>Floor execution strength: offsets, tool compensation, probing strategies, safe run-up</li><li>Ability to partner with machinists to stabilize production</li></ul><p><strong>Strongly Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>Matsuura MX-520 programming experience</li><li>Simultaneous 5-axis programming background</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>DMG MORI NLX1500 (or similar turning center) programming experience</li></ul><p>---</p><h3><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></h3><ul><li>Programs released cleanly and supported through prove-out</li><li>Stable, repeatable production handoff to the floor</li><li>Setup sheets, tool lists, and offset strategies clearly documented</li><li>Improved cycle time, tool life, and process stability where practical</li></ul><p>---</p><h3><strong>Pay, Per Diem & Contract Details</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Pay:</strong> Up to $60/hour (DOE)</li><li><strong>Per Diem:</strong> $150/day</li><li><strong>Overtime:</strong> Available</li><li><strong>Engagement:</strong> W-2 contract preferred<ul><li>Agency payroll acceptable</li><li>Compliant independent business arrangements considered</li></ul></li></ul><p>---</p><h3><strong>Apply</strong></h3><p>Interested CNC programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.<br>Traveling candidates encouraged to apply.</p><p>👉 <strong>Apply Now or Save This Job</strong></p>

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