CNC Programmer

Threadlock Precision; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Threadlock Precision is seeking a CNC Programmer for our J&F Machine location in Cypress, CA. This role focuses on developing and optimizing CNC programs to meet exact specifications for high-precision aerospace components.

You will work with machinists, engineering, quality and production teams to improve cycle times, machine setups and part quality, using Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls. The position offers a stable schedule and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience with ESPRIT or Mastercam.
• Experience programming lathes and 3-axis, 4-axis and/or 5-axis milling machines.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for milling and multi-axis machining using ESPRIT (training provided for other CAM software).
• Review drawings, models, specs and customer requirements to determine methods.
• Develop machining strategies for roughing, finishing, drilling and multi-axis operations.
• Generate setup sheets, tooling lists and work instructions.
• Collaborate with machinists, quality and production to launch new jobs.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Tools

ESPRIT

Mastercam

ProShop ERP

Job description

Threadlock Precision is a rapidly growing engineered component manufacturing organization serving leading aerospace and defense customers, including OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers. Backed by strong financial support and positioned for continued expansion, we are investing in our people, capabilities, operations, and commercial strategies to support long-term growth and meet increasing demand across complex, high-precision manufacturing programs.

We are currently hiring a CNC Programmer at our J&F Machine location located in Cypress, CA.

• Work Schedule: 8AM-5PM (flexibility to start/finish sooner), Monday-Friday, opportunities for OT.
• Pay: $35 - 48 per hour. Pay is dependent on experience level and skill.

How You Will Make a Difference

The Work We Do Matters! The Work You Do Will Matter!

Our products support the defense industrial base and ensure that the men and women serving our country have reliable, high-quality equipment.

Our ability to produce complex, high-quality components depends on strong programming, efficient processes, and accurate translation of customer requirements into manufacturable parts. As a CNC Programmer, you’ll play an integral role in developing and optimizing CNC programs that support precision, quality, efficiency, and repeatability across our machining operations. Our primary controls are Fanuc and Mitsubishi.

In this role, you’ll work closely with machinists, engineering, quality, and production teams to improve cycle times, reduce setup challenges, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and ensure parts are produced to exact specifications. Your technical expertise will help strengthen our machining capability and support our commitments to customers in aerospace, defense, and other critical industries.

Additional Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for milling and multi-axis machining operations using ESPRIT (we will train if you have other CAM programming experience).
• Review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and customer requirements to determine manufacturing methods.
• Develop machining strategies for roughing, finishing, drilling, tapping, and multi-axis operations
• Generate setup sheets, tooling lists, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and work-holding methods.
• Collaborate with machinists, quality personnel, and production leadership to support new job launches and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and revise programs as needed to improve quality, cycle time, and tool life.
• Support machine prove-outs and first article inspections.
• Ensure programs meet customer, quality, and internal manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain revision control and organization of CNC programs and manufacturing documentation.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and manufacturability.
• Utilize ProShop ERP software to track production hours, notes, scrap, etc.
• Ensure AS9100 requirements are followed.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• At least 3 years of CNC Programming experience with strong proficiency in ESPRIT, Mastercam or other CNC programming software.
• Experience programming lathes and 3-axis, 4-axis and/or 5-axis milling machines.

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Basic Qualifications)

• At least 5 years of CNC Programming experience with strong proficiency in ESPRIT, Mastercam or other CNC programming software.
• Aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing experience
• Tooling design experience to include Solidworks.
• Familiarity with Heidenheim controls.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, quality, production, and operations teams.
• Strong understanding of programming, machine processes, tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters
• Detail-oriented approach with sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to create job planning and develop efficient programs that improve cycle time, quality, repeatability, and manufacturability.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. As such, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by applicable law (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or asylee/refugee).

EEO Statement

Threadlock Precision 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.