CNC Programmer II (Laser)

Fralock; California; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

PTO

Job summary

Fralock is seeking a CNC Programmer II in Valencia, CA, onsite. The role involves creating CAD/CAM programs, converting DXF/PDF to machine-ready data, and operating a CNC Mill and Zund equipment.

Expect to set up tooling, verify quality, and collaborate across teams in a high-precision environment. Qualifications include advanced CAD/CAM software experience, CNC setup proficiency, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD, NCCam, MasterCAM) for programming.
• Experience operating and setting up CNC milling or manual machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD/CAM programs and convert files from DXF/PDF formats.
• Set up machines, operate multiple machining centers and Zund equipment.
• Perform tool selection, fixture loading, and program loading.
• Troubleshoot machining issues to minimize downtime.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tooling, and setup strategies for throughput.
• Lead first article inspection and verify parts meet specs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams on improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to programmers and machinists.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

CNC machining setup

Blueprint reading

Tools

AutoCAD

NCCam

MasterCAM

Zund Cut Center

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Valencia, Valencia, CA, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 63202561

Salary Range: $26.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, M-F

Hourly Range: $26.00 – $45.00, DOE

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense , Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The CNC Programmer II is responsible for the creation of CAD/CAM programs and conversion of files from DXF and PDF formats on AutoCAD, Mastercam, and Zund Cut Center software. The Programmer will set up and run the CNC Mill and Zund digital equipment to process jobs using a variety of materials, such as Q2, Cirlex, Graphfoil, and Copperfoil, while ensuring quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Under minimal supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Create CAD/CAM programs and be able to convert the files from DXF and PDF formats.
• Create and organize programs and transfer files.
• Set up machines, operate multiple machining centers and equipment.
• Perform machine setups, including tooling selection, fixture loading, and program loading.
• Make machine adjustments, offsets, and tooling changes to maintain machining quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Optimize machining processes, including feeds, speeds, tooling, and setup strategies, to improve performance and throughput.
• Monitor machine performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, travelers, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part conformance and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Lead and conduct first article inspection and verify parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineer, and Operations teams to support production goals, tooling improvements, fixtures development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to programmers, machinists and machine operators.
• Perform Zund digital cutting setups, including material loading/registration, tool head selection/changeover, and cut parameter setting.
• Optimize Zund digital cutting processes, including cut parameters and tool head selection, to improve performance and throughput.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Advanced experience using programming software AutoCAD, NCCam, MasterCAM, or the like.
• Experience operating and/or setting up CNC Mill or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and