CNC Lathe ProgrammerOperator

M.R. Mold & Engineering Corp; Brea (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% paid medical insurance

Dental and vision offered

10% 401K match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A specialized engineering company in Orange County is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe programmer/operator. Responsibilities include setting up, programming, and operating CNC lathes, monitoring machine performance, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should have Mastercam experience, strong math skills, and the ability to work independently. The company offers benefits including paid medical insurance and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up own work, programming, and operating CNC lathe.
• Experience with tight tolerance machining preferred.
• Mastercam experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Setting up own work, programming, and operating CNC lathe.
• Monitor machine performance and identify issues.
• Set up and program machines for unattended night runs.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

Tight tolerance machining

Mastercam

Tooling speeds and feeds

Precision inspection

Basic math/shop math skills

Job description

M.R. Mold & Engineering Corp. for 37 years has specialized in tight-tolerance, flash less LSR, rubber and plastic prototype, production, and micro injection molds for medical and dental applications, including implantables, masks, and hearing aid products. Other industries served include aerospace, consumer products, and fluid handling. We are currently looking for an experienced CNC Lathe programmer/operator in the Orange County area.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up own work, programming, and operating CNC lathe.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and follow CAD models and blueprints
• Setting up and programming machines for unattended night runs.
• Must be capable of monitoring machine performance (i.e., tool wear, cycle time, product quality, etc.) and identify and correct any issues

Qualifications:

• Experience setting up own work, programming, and operating CNC lathe.
• Experience with tight tolerance machining preferred.
• Mastercam experience is required.
• Experience with tooling speeds and feeds necessary to meet quality and production standards.
• Knowledge of raw materials, cutting tool geometry and tolerances
• Knowledge of precision inspection equipment and methods (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Job shop experience preferred.
• Strong basic math/shop math skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Compensation and Benefits:

• 80% paid medical insurance
• Dental and Vision offered
• 10% match for employee 401K contributions
• Paid Holidays and Vacation