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.