CNC Programmer

Dynacast; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kaiser medical plan

Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug

Short/Long Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Sick Days, Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

Dynacast International, a Form Technologies company, is seeking an experienced CNC Toolmaker in Lake Forest, CA. You will work from blueprints and models to repair tools for die casting molds, trim dies and tooling fixtures.

You will program and optimize 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines with Mastercam, ensure GD&T conformance, and lead process improvements to maximize uptime and quality. Join a manufacturing leader committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience programming CNC machining centers in production settings.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with Mastercam CAD software.
• Solid understanding of G-code and M-code at machine control (Fanuc, Brother).
• Excellent ability to read blueprints and GD&T specifications.
• Proven experience selecting cutting tools, feeds, speeds and coolants for non‑ferrous metals.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and optimize 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Design or collaborate on custom workholding and fixtures for die casting tooling.
• Set up and optimize tool paths, speeds, feeds, and tooling selections to maximize throughput.
• Set up fixturing and input offsets for machine control.
• Perform first‑article inspections with CMM, micrometers and calipers to verify conformance to drawings.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Mastercam

G-code editing

Tools

CMM

Job description

Dynacast International, a Form Technologies company, works with organizations all over the world, helping bring their ideas to life with the highest quality die cast components on the planet. Customers can come from virtually any industry-consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, or any other where only the very best is good enough. And each benefit from our 80 years of experience pioneering the techniques and technologies that have redefined the industry.

We are seeking an experienced CNC Toolmaker to work from blueprints, drawings, models, and/or sketches to repair tools for production of die casting molds, trim dies, and tooling fixtures.

ESSENTITAL DUTIES:

• CNC Programming: Write, edit, and optimize 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC programs (milling, turning, vertical machining centers) using Mastercam.
• Workholding & Fixtures: Design or collaborate on the development of custom workholding, hydraulic/pneumatic fixtures, tailored to die-cast parts.
• Process Setup & Optimization: Establish optimal speeds, feeds, tool paths, and tooling selections to maximize throughput, tool life, and yield while minimizing cycle times and scrap rates.
• Setup: Competent in the setup of all necessary fixturing, tooling, and inputting offsets to machine control.
• First-Article Inspection & GD&T: Prove out new CNC programs on the shop floor, conducting first-article inspections using precision measuring equipment (CMM, micrometers, calipers, height gauges) to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot machining issues (e.g., chatter, tool wear, part deflection, etc) and update existing programs to improve machine uptime and part quality.
• Tooling Management: Select and standardize cutting tools, inserts, holders, and coolants best suited for non-ferrous alloys (aluminum, zinc).
• Documentation & Safety: Create setup sheets, tool lists, operator instruction manuals, and maintain organized program revision control in compliance with ISO/IATF quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience programming CNC machining centers in a production manufacturing environment.
• CAM/CAD Proficiency: Strong hands-on proficiency in Mastercam CAD software
• Code Knowledge: Strong understanding of G-code and M-code editing at the machine control (Fanuc, Brother)
• GD&T Expertise: Excellent ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.
• Tooling Knowledge: Proven experience selecting cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and coolants specifically for non-ferrous metals (aluminum, zinc).

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Kaiser medical plan
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Basic Short Term Disability Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
• Basic Life with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance provided at no cost; additional life insurance can be purchased at an additional cost.
• 401K with generous employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Sick Days, Vacations and Paid Holidays

If you are ready to take on a new challenge, we want to meet you. Come join a dynamic group of people and learn from industry leading experts...come build your future with Dynacast, LLC. To find out more about who we are, visit our website: www.dynacast.com.