CNC Programmer & Full Setup Tech (Mills & Lathes)

United States Digital Space LLC

Concord (CA)

On-site

USD 69,687,000 - 85,615,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

the company & Tool is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Setup Technician with strong knowledge of CNC milling and turning operations. This hands-on role requires engineering drawing interpretation, programming, machine setup, prove-out, and first-off part acceptance.

The candidate will independently manage tool selection, offsets, and process troubleshooting to ensure quality parts. Responsibilities include creating and optimizing programs, performing full machine setups, reading GD&T

Qualifications

3-5+ years hands-on CNC programming and setup in a precision machining or manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong hands-on experience with both CNC mills and CNC lathes.
Demonstrated ability to independently program and completely set up CNC machines.
Ability to take a job from drawing → program → setup → prove-out → first-off part.
Strong knowledge of CNC programming, including G-code and machine controls.
Experience with Fanuc controls is strongly preferred.
Experience with CAM programming software is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, workholding, feeds, and speeds.
Ability to read and understand GD&T and tight-tolerance engineering drawings.
Strong proficiency in shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, tolerances, measurements, and basic machining calculations.
Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to make program and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional requirements.
Experience machining steels, stainless steels, aluminum, and other alloys.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to work on-site in Concord, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, prove out, and optimize CNC mills and CNC lathes.
Independently take jobs from engineering drawings to completed first-off parts.
Create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs using CAM software and/or machine controls.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
Determine machining sequences, tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and cutting parameters.
Perform complete machine setups, including fixtures, vises, chucks, jaws, tooling, and workholding.
Set and verify tool offsets, work offsets, and machine reference positions.
Perform first-off inspections and make necessary programming or setup adjustments.
Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, programming, surface-finish, and machining issues.
Optimize programs and machining processes to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, and productivity.
Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
Verify components meet drawing dimensions, tolerances, and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate setup sheets, tooling information, program revisions, and manufacturing documentation.
Support CNC operators during production and assist with troubleshooting as required.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues.
Follow established quality procedures, health and safety requirements, and manufacturing processes.
Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.