CNC Lathe Programmer

We’re hiring an experienced
Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer
to join a rapidly growing, high-end precision manufacturer supporting
aerospace, defense, and other advanced industries
.

This is a
multi-campus manufacturing operation in the San Jose area
with modern, climate-controlled facilities, advanced CNC technology, and significant growth plans. The company is continuing to invest in its equipment, capabilities, and people as it takes on increasingly complex aerospace and defense programs.

This role is ideal for a programmer who wants to work on
complex, tight-tolerance components
rather than repetitive production. You’ll own jobs from print/model through programming, tooling and work holding strategy, prove-out, first article, and production optimization.

• $40-52/hr depending on experience
• First Shift
• 50-hour workweek with consistent overtime
• Performance bonuses paid twice annually

• Develop, prove out, and optimize programs for
  multi-axis CNC lathes and mill-turn equipment
• Program complex turning operations including
  live tooling, C/Y-axis machining, sub-spindle work, threading, grooving, boring, drilling, and milling
• Develop complete machining strategies from
  CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• Select tooling, inserts, work holding, speeds, feeds, and operation sequences
• Support
  machine setups, first articles, and new-part prove-outs
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, work holding, dimensional, and machining issues directly on the shop floor
• Optimize processes to improve
  cycle time, tool life, setup time, repeatability, and scrap
• Partner with machinists, engineering, and quality to successfully move new jobs into production

• 7+ years of CNC machining/programming experience
• Strong experience programming
  multi-axis CNC lathes or mill-turn machines
• StrongG-code
  and CAM programming knowledge
• Experience with
  Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar CAM software
• Strong understanding of
  GD&T, tooling, work holding, speeds/feeds, and tight-tolerance machining
• Ability to independently develop a machining process from print/model through production
• Comfortable working directly at the machine during setup, prove-out, and troubleshooting
• Aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or similar high-precision manufacturing experience preferred

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) + match
• PTO