CNC Lathe Programmer

laborup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Match

PTO

Job summary

laborup in San Jose is seeking an experienced Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer to own parts from print to production, selecting tooling and workholding, and optimizing cycles for high-tolerance aerospace and defense components. This role targets complex, non-repetitive work with first article and production prove-out responsibilities. The team emphasizes sophisticated setup, on-floor troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration for new programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC machining/programming experience.
• Strong experience programming multi-axis CNC lathes or mill-turn machines.
• Strong G-code and CAM programming knowledge.
• Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar CAM software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tooling, workholding, speeds/feeds, and tight-tolerance machining.

Responsibilities

• 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, workholding, speeds, feeds, and operation sequences.
• Support machine setups, first articles, and new-part prove-outs.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, workholding, 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.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

Live tooling

GD&T

Machining strategies

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

Job description

We’re hiring an experiencedMulti-Axis CNC Lathe Programmerto join a rapidly growing, high-end precision manufacturer supportingaerospace, defense, and other advanced industries.

This is amulti-campus manufacturing operation in the San Jose areawith 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 oncomplex, tight-tolerance componentsrather than repetitive production. You’ll own jobs from print/model through programming, tooling and workholding strategy, prove-out, first article, and production optimization.

Logistics & Compensation:

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

Responsibilities:

• Develop, prove out, and optimize programs formulti-axis CNC lathes and mill-turn equipment
• Program complex turning operations includinglive tooling, C/Y-axis machining, sub-spindle work, threading, grooving, boring, drilling, and milling
• Develop complete machining strategies fromCAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• Select tooling, inserts, workholding, speeds, feeds, and operation sequences
• Supportmachine setups, first articles, and new-part prove-outs
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues directly on the shop floor
• Optimize processes to improvecycle 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 programmingmulti-axis CNC lathes or mill-turn machines
• StrongG-codeand CAM programming knowledge
• Experience withMastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar CAM software
• Strong understanding ofGD&T, tooling, workholding, 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