CNC Applications Specialist – Swiss CNC

Goodwin Recruiting; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Fountain Valley, CA seeks a hands-on CNC professional (machinist, programmer, setup technician) aiming to grow into CNC Applications and customer technical support. No prior Applications Engineer experience required; strong CNC fundamentals and customer focus are essential.

Responsibilities include programming/setup, process development from prints, first-part runoffs, time studies, and troubleshooting. Travel and customer training are involved.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC machining, programming or setup experience.
• Swiss CNC exposure strongly preferred.
• Understanding of G-code/M-code.
• Ability to read blueprints and part drawings.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and interest in working directly with customers.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Program and set up CNC machines.
• Assist with developing machining processes from prints and specifications.
• Perform first-part runoffs, time studies and troubleshooting.
• Support and train customers on CNC machine setup, programming and operation.
• Help resolve machining and application issues.
• Support Citizen and Miyano CNC lathes and other CNC equipment.
• Provide technical support by phone and at customer locations.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming/Setup

Swiss CNC exposure

G-code/M-code

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Swiss CNC

Job description

Fountain Valley, CA | Full-Time

Ready to take your CNC experience beyond the shop floor?

We are looking for a hands-on CNC Machinist, Programmer, Setup Technician or CNC professional interested in growing into an Applications role. You do not need previous Applications Engineer experience — we're looking for strong CNC fundamentals, mechanical aptitude and someone who enjoys solving problems and working with customers.

What You'll Do

• Program and set up CNC machines
• Assist with developing machining processes from prints and specifications
• Perform first-part runoffs, time studies and troubleshooting
• Support and train customers on CNC machine setup, programming and operation
• Help resolve machining and application issues
• Support Citizen and Miyano CNC lathes and other CNC equipment
• Provide technical support by phone and at customer locations

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on CNC machining, programming or setup experience
• Swiss CNC exposure strongly preferred
• Understanding of G-code/M-code
• Ability to read blueprints and part drawings
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills and interest in working directly with customers
• Valid driver's license and passport
• Ability and willingness to travel

Citizen, Cincom or Miyano experience is a major plus.

If you're a CNC professional looking to grow beyond production and build a career in CNC Applications and customer technical support, we'd like to hear from you.

EOE | Pre-employment background check and drug screening required