CNC Programmer

RPS Recruitment; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer III to join our manufacturing team on the first shift. You will program and optimize CNC machines, including 5-axis equipment, to produce precision aerospace components.

Use Mastercam and Esprit to develop and edit programs, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and collaborate with machinists and manufacturing engineers to improve cycle times, tooling, and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on 5-axis CNC programming experience is essential.
• Experience with Mastercam and/or Esprit.
• Experience with Okuma CNC machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize CNC machines, including 5-axis machining equipment.
• Use Mastercam and Esprit to develop and edit CNC programs.
• Read engineering drawings and GD&T to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times, tooling, and production efficiency.
• Work closely with machinists and manufacturing engineers to support production.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis programming

GD&T reading

Machine coordination

Tools

Mastercam

Esprit

Okuma

Job description

CNC Programmer IIIWoodward – Santa Clarita, CA | 1st ShiftWoodward is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join our manufacturing team in Santa Clarita, supporting the production of precision aerospace components.Responsibilities:Program and optimize CNC machines, including 5-axis machining equipment.Use Mastercam and Esprit to develop and edit CNC programs.Work with Okuma CNC machines to support precision machining operations.Read engineering drawings and GD&T to ensure parts meet specifications.Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times, tooling, and production efficiency.Work closely with machinists and manufacturing engineers to support production.Requirements:Strong CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.Hands-on 5-axis CNC programming experience is essential.Experience with Mastercam and/or Esprit.Experience with Okuma CNC machines.Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience preferred.Work Location: In personYou should be proficient in:CNC Programmingokuma5-axis