CNC Programmer / Setup Technician – Mill & Lathe

United States Digital Space LLC; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 69,687,000 - 85,615,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

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.

Skills

CNC Programming - Mill & Lathe

Complete CNC Machine Setup

G-Code

GD&T

Fanuc Controls

CAM Programming

Reading Engineering Drawings

Shop Mathematics

Precision Measurement

Tools

CAM programming software

Fanuc Controls

Job description

Position Summary

the company & Tool is seeking an experienced, hands-on CNC Programmer / Setup Technician with strong knowledge of both CNC milling and CNC turning (lathe) operations.

This is not a machine-operator-only position. Programming and complete machine setup will be part of the successful candidate's regular day-to-day responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who can independently take a job from an engineering drawing through programming, machine setup, prove-out, and an acceptable first-off part. The successful candidate must be comfortable selecting tooling and workholding, determining machining strategies, setting offsets, making program adjustments, troubleshooting machining issues, and verifying finished components.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on CNC programming and setup experience 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.

Assets

• Experience in an ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or similar quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Experience machining automotive, aerospace, or other high-precision components.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies

• CNC Programming - Mill & Lathe
• Complete CNC Machine Setup
• CAM Programming
• Fanuc Controls
• G-Code
• GD&T
• Blueprint & Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Shop Mathematics
• Tooling & Workholding Selection
• Feeds & Speeds
• Precision Measurement
• First-Off Inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Process Optimization
• Quality & Dimensional Control
• Attention to Detail
• Independent Problem-Solving

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift and handle tooling, fixtures, and materials as required.
• Ability to safely work around CNC machinery, cutting fluids, tooling, and typical manufacturing equipment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on CNC programmer and setup technician—not simply a machine operator.

You should be comfortable receiving a drawing or job package, determining how the part should be machined, programming the machine, selecting tooling and workholding, completing the setup, proving out the program, inspecting the first-off part, and troubleshooting the process independently before releasing the job for production.

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location:

In person