CAM Technician

SOMACIS; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 22 - 27; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Health plan

PTO program

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

SOMACIS, Inc. in Poway, California, is seeking an entry-level CAM Technician to transform customer data into manufacturing-ready NC routs, tools, and documentation.

You will collaborate with Front-End Engineering and manufacturing teams to meet customer timelines and improve production efficiency. The ideal candidate is a high school graduate with 0–2 years’ experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, solid math abilities, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 0–2 years' experience in manufacturing or CAM-related roles.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Solid math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Front-End Engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure timely workflows.
• Create, modify, and output tools, programs, and documentation per engineering specs.
• Edit customer CAD data per guidelines and specifications.
• Implement ECN-driven tool/program changes.
• Translate blueprint dimensions into NC rout commands for rout and tooling.
• Verify rout and drill programs for compliance with specs.
• Assist in creating custom tools to improve yields and reduce defects.
• Continually develop skills to stay current with industry trends.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Math skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

0-2 years experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $22.00 To $27.00 Annually

SOMACIS, Inc. - Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer for 50+ years

Company Overview:

SOMACIS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), serving a diverse range of industries including Aerospace, Avionic, Military, Commercial, and Medical Applications. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner and supplier of high-performance PCBs.

Position Description:

As an Entry-Level CAM Technician at Somacis, you will play a pivotal role in the transformation of customer-supplied data into manufacturing-ready programs and tools. Your meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality will contribute to our commitment to excellence in PCB manufacturing. Collaborating within a dynamic team, you will support manufacturing operations, troubleshoot challenges, and help drive efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Front-End Engineering department and other manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth workflow and provide the necessary tools for meeting customer timelines.
• Create, modify, and output manufacturing tools, programs, and documentation in alignment with engineering specifications.
• Edit customer supplied CAD data according to engineering guidelines and specifications.
• Implement modifications and changes to tools and programs based on Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Generate rout, tooling, and fabrication programs by translating blueprint dimensions into NC rout commands.
• Participate in verifying rout and drill programs to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Assist in the creation of custom tools to enhance yields, address defects, and optimize production.
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge to stay current with industry trends and technologies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school graduate or equivalent.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer systems, operations, and commands
• Strong math skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work under pressure.
• 0-2 years' experience.

Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401(k) match program
• Company Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary life, Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO Program
• Referral Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays

Qualified applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship, Permanent, Asylee, or Refugee Status

Note: Job descriptions aim to provide accurate overviews of roles without exhaustive detail. They serve as reference points for fair pay considerations.

Somacis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.