Lathe/Mill Programmer

AppleOne Employment Services; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Lathe/Mill Programmer for a direct-hire role in Simi Valley, CA, within the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. You will program, set up, and operate advanced 2, 3, 5, and 6 axis lathes and mills in a precision environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC programming experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and hands-on Gibbs/Virtual Gibbs, GD&T, and first article inspection experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Experience using Gibbs or Virtual Gibbs machining software.
• Prior machinist experience operating CNC lathes and mills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and complex drawings.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and mills, including 2, 3, 5, and 6 axis machines.
• Use Virtual Gibbs software to create programs, offsets, and first article components.
• Machine print-to-part products according to customer specifications and timelines.
• Perform live tooling operations and support prototype and precision parts.
• Inspect first article runs to ensure conformance and quality.
• Maintain AS9100 traceability and report defects; support tooling needs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

First article inspection

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Microsoft Office

US Citizen/PR ITAR

Tools

Gibbs/Virtual Gibbs

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lathe/Mill Programmer for a direct hire opportunity in Simi Valley, CA within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This role is ideal for a skilled CNC programmer and machinist who can program, set up, and operate advanced 2, 3, 5, and 6 axis lathes and mills in a precision machining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and mills, including 2, 3, 5, and 6 axis machines.
• Use Virtual Gibbs software to create programs, offset tools, and produce first article components.
• Machine print-to-part products according to customer specifications and required timelines.
• Perform live tooling operations and support complex prototype and precision machined parts.
• Inspect first product runs using appropriate measuring tools to ensure conformance and quality.
• Maintain AS9100 traceability, report defective materials, support tooling needs, and perform preventative machine maintenance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Program and set up CNC lathe and mill machines using Virtual Gibbs software.
• Produce first article, prototype, and print-to-part components for precision manufacturing.
• Operate multi-axis CNC equipment, including 2, 3, 5, and 6 axis lathes and mills.
• Perform self-inspection and verify machined parts meet customer and quality requirements.
• 5+ years of programming experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Previous experience using Gibbs or Virtual Gibbs machining software is required.
• Prior machinist experience operating CNC lathes and mills is required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and complex sectional drawings.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as defined by ITAR requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating Doosan CNC machines.
• Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in an AS9100 quality environment.
• Experience with live tooling, first article inspection, and complex prototype machining.

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