CNC Programmer in Huntington Beach, CA

Kinetic Personnel Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Immediate employment opportunity

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer for an aerospace R&D environment in Huntington Beach, CA. The role focuses on developing programs for unique prototypes using Mastercam 2024 and interpreting detailed blueprints.

The position requires 5–10 years of CNC programming experience, strong coordination with engineering and fabrication teams, and the ability to operate in a high-precision prototype setting with complex parts.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of CNC programming experience.
• Proficiency with Mastercam 2024.
• Experience programming complex 3D contours.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience planning machining operations and collaborating with mill operators.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with engineering and fabrication teams.
• Ability to work in a prototype environment producing complex, specialized parts.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for complex, one-of-a-kind prototype components.
• Utilize Mastercam 2024 to program intricate 3D contours and complex machining operations.
• Review and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Plan machining operations and determine appropriate programming approaches for specialized parts.
• Work directly with mill operators to support accurate and efficient machining.
• Coordinate with engineering and fabrication personnel to resolve machining challenges and meet project requirements.
• Support prototype manufacturing projects requiring precision, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam 2024

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Prototype manufacturing

Tools

CNC milling

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support a specialized aerospace research and development environment. Pay Range: $32.00–$45.00 per hour Shift: 1st Shift City: Huntington Beach, CA Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for complex, one-of-a-kind prototype components.
• Utilize Mastercam 2024 to program intricate 3D contours and complex machining operations.
• Review and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Plan machining operations and determine appropriate programming approaches for specialized parts.
• Work directly with mill operators to support accurate and efficient machining.
• Coordinate with engineering and fabrication personnel to resolve machining challenges and meet project requirements.
• Support prototype manufacturing projects requiring precision, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of CNC programming experience.
• Proficiency with Mastercam 2024.
• Experience programming complex 3D contours.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience planning machining operations and collaborating with mill operators.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with engineering and fabrication teams.
• Ability to work in a prototype environment producing complex, specialized parts.

Schedule and Work Environment

First-shift position. Weekly overtime may be required. Work involves complex prototype components in a specialized aerospace R&D environment.

Additional Requirements

• Due to U.S. export control and ITAR requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
• Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $32.00–$45.00, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits.
• Immediate employment opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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