CNC Programmer

Accountabilities Program and set up CNC equipment: Interpret blueprints and translate specifications into accurate CNC programs and machine setups, establishing appropriate tolerances and operating parameters.

Operate and support fabrication equipment: Demonstrate proficiency with turrets, lasers, panel benders, Safan equipment, and related machine-shop technologies.

Support engineering and prototyping: Collaborate with engineering teams on prototype development and assist with the design and development of machine tooling.

Ensure quality and accuracy: Perform first-article inspections and use gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to verify that finished or formed components meet specifications.

Optimize production: Review turret and laser production schedules, maximize sheet-metal yield, run simulations for new routings and bills of materials, and contribute to efficient costing and production planning.

Troubleshoot equipment and tooling: Diagnose machine, tool, and die issues; perform sharpening or replacement where appropriate; adjust machine settings; and communicate equipment or part defects.

Support machine operators: Answer technical questions, resolve production problems, and provide hands-on guidance to operators.

Manage tooling requirements: Help determine machine-shop equipment spending needs and source tooling, including obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations.

Develop team capabilities: Lead or support training activities for programming and machine setup while helping build bench strength within the fabrication team.

Maintain operational standards: Ensure applicable manufacturing and safety standards are consistently followed, contribute to scrap reduction, and maintain clean and organized workstations.

Provide supervisory coverage: Serve as a backup resource for the supervisor or manager during vacation or sick leave and support continuity of daily machine-shop operations.

Handle material movement: Operate electric and manual pallet jacks as required.

Requirements

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in CNC programming, machine-shop operations, or a comparable manufacturing role; experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification: CNC Programmer certification from an accredited school or program.

Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of CNC programming, blueprint reading, CAD/CAM software, machine tooling, and manufacturing safety standards.

Machine knowledge: Hands-on experience setting up and operating relevant fabrication equipment, including turrets, lasers, panel benders, and Safan machinery.

Quality skills: Ability to interpret tolerances and specifications and accurately use precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.

Problem-solving: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve machine, tooling, and production issues independently.

Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, management, and production teams.

Attention to detail: Highly detail-oriented approach to programming, setup, inspection, documentation, and production quality.

Action orientation: Proactive mindset with the ability to make sound decisions, prioritize work, and respond effectively to changing production requirements.

Physical and operational readiness: Comfortable working in an on-site manufacturing environment and operating pallet-handling equipment as needed.

Schedule flexibility: Willingness to work weekends when required by production needs.

Benefits

Base salary: $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Full-time, non-exempt employment with a 40-hour work schedule.

On-site position in Montebello, California.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions.

401(k) retirement plan with up to a 9% employer contribution after the first year of employment.

On-site gym for employee use.

12 paid holidays annually.

Voluntary benefits and employee discount programs .

Opportunity to contribute to prototype development, manufacturing innovation, tooling optimization, and production improvements .

Professional development through hands-on training, technical collaboration, and knowledge-sharing opportunities .

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