CNC Machine Programmer

Mach Industries

Huntington Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Programmer to join their mission-driven team. This role involves programming advanced CNC machines to create precision components for next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of CNC programming experience, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to adapt to dynamic project demands. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment focused on national security.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience programming CNC machines using CAM software.
  • Strong understanding of G and M codes and GD&T principles.
  • Proven ability to design and implement tooling and workholding solutions.
  • Extensive experience machining alloys, metals, plastics, and other materials with high precision.
  • Proven ability to design and implement tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions.
  • Track record of owning the full manufacturing process, from programming to final inspection.
  • Ability to pivot between R&D prototyping and production environments with ease.
  • Strong multitasking skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret technical blueprints and specifications.
  • Program, set up, and operate CNC machines using CAM software.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize processes.
  • Operate advanced CNC systems, including 5‑axis mills, live‑tooling lathes, mill‑turns, and multi‑tasking machines, to deliver mission‑critical parts.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs in real‑time, and optimize processes to maintain quality and throughput.
  • Perform in‑process and final quality checks using precision tools, ensuring compliance with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
  • Maintain and clean CNC equipment to ensure peak performance and longevity.
  • Collaborate with engineers in design, prototyping, and systems integration to enhance manufacturability and support rapid R&D and production cycles.
  • Adapt to dynamic project demands, seamlessly transitioning between prototyping and short‑run production.
  • Uphold defense industry standards and safety protocols to meet mission‑critical requirements.

Skills

CNC programming
Multi-axis machining
Troubleshooting
Attention to detail
multi-axis machining
troubleshooting
team collaboration
physical lifting
security clearance

Tools

CNC machines
CAM software
CAD software
PC-DMIS

Job description

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing < ব্যক্তম?next‑generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 220 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting‑edge manufacturingsible, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a CNC Machine Programmer to join our mission‑driven team, programming and operating advanced CNC machines to craft precision components for autonomous defense platforms. As a CNC Machine Programmer, you suke a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and reliability of our manufacturing processes, directly contributing to systems that reshape modern warfare. Your expertise will help us deliverecil resilient superficie, rapidly deployable platforms that give the U.S. a strategic edge.

At Mach Industries, we’re pioneering decentralized, autonomous systems to maintain an allied American advantage. Our flexible manufacturing approach supports modular, scalable production, and as a CNC Machine Programmer, you’ll work at the intersection of precision engineering and innovation. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll create high‑quality components that ensure our platforms deliver adaptability, resilience, and unmatched strategic value.

Key Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret technical blueprints, CAD models, and specifications to develop precise CNC programs for multi‑axis milling and turning machines.
  • Program, set up, and operate CNC machines using CAM software to produce complex, high‑tolerance components.
  • Design and implement custom workholding and fixturing solutions to optimize machining efficiency and accuracy.
  • Operate advanced CNC systems, including 5‑axis mills, live‑tooling lathes, mill‑turns, and multi‑tasking machines, to deliver mission‑critical parts.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs in real‑time, and optimize processes to maintain quality and throughput.
  • Perform in‑process and final quality checks using precision tools, ensuring compliance with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
  • Maintain and clean CNC equipment to ensure peak performance and longevity.
  • Collaborate with engineers in design, prototyping, and systems integration to enhance manufacturability and support rapid R&D and production cycles.
  • Adapt to dynamic project demands, seamlessly transitioning between prototyping and short‑run production.
  • Uphold defense industry standards and safety protocols to meet mission‑critical requirements.
  • Required Qualifications
    • 5+ years of experience programming CNC machines using CAM software
    • 5+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines, with expertise in multi‑axis and 3D machining.
    • Strong understanding of G and M codes, Fanuc, Siemens, or Brother controls, and GD&T principles.
    • Extensive experience machining alloys, metals, plastics, and other materials with high precision.
    • Proven ability to design and implement tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions.
    • Track record of owning the full manufacturing process, from programming to final inspection.
    • Ability to pivot between R&D prototyping and production environments with ease.
    • Strong multitasking skills and meticulous attention to detail.
    • Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
    • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Expertise in 5‑axis simultaneous programming for complex geometries.
    • Proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX (Teamcenter) for design and integration.
    • Experience with water jet cutting, 3D printing (FDM/SLA), or CMM programming (e.g., PC‑DMIS).
    • Familiarity with defense industry manufacturing standards and quality assurance protocols.
    • Knowledge of advanced machining techniques for lightweight materials and intricate components.
    Disclosures

    This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International visses in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

    Mach participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not延 limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

    Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, pleaseapsackreach out!

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