Lead CNC Programmer

Mason; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 99,187; Full time

Job summary

Mason, a leading aerospace supplier, seeks a Lead CNC Programmer to drive multi-axis CNC programming and standardization for aerospace production. You will mentor programmers and machinists, develop standards, and review programs before release to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will lead process improvements, tooling strategies, and fixture design, while collaborating with Engineering on DFM reviews and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years Mastercam programming preferred.
• Solid modeling: 3 years required.
• 3+ years leadership or mentoring experience.
• Aerospace/AS9100 experience preferred.
• Read blueprints and GD&T knowledge required.
• Knowledge of CNC G- and M-codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor CNC Programmers and Machinists.
• Establish programming standards and best practices.
• Review and approve CNC programs prior to production release.
• Lead cycle time and setup reduction projects.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and programming standards.
• Support capacity planning and machining strategy.
• Participate in DFM reviews with Engineering.
• Lead root cause investigations related to machining issues.
• Train programmers on Mastercam and machining strategies.
• Coordinate programming priorities and workload.

Skills

CNC Programming

Leadership

Multi-axis Machining

Blueprint GD&T

Shop Math

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

Vericut

SolidWorks

Cimco editor

HAAS/ Fanuc controls

Renishaw probing

Job description

Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as control grips , throttles , HaWC controllers , and communications interfaces — for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components.

Title

Job Family

Production

Reports to

Manufacturing Manager

FLSA Status

EEOC Class

Craft Worker

Summary

The Lead CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs for multi-axis machining operations while providing technical leadership to programmers and machinists. This position drives continuous improvement, process optimization, tooling strategy, fixture design, and manufacturing efficiency to support aerospace and defense production requirements. The Lead CNC Programmer serves as the primary technical resource for CNC programming and machining processes.

Position Duties

• Lead and mentor CNC Programmers and Machinists.
• Establish programming standards and best practices.
• Review and approve CNC programs prior to production release.
• Lead process improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction and setup reduction.
• Develop and maintain tooling, fixture, and programming standards.
• Support capacity planning and machining strategy.
• Participate in DFM reviews with Engineering.
• Lead root cause investigations related to machining issues.
• Support implementation of automation, probing, and lights-out machining.
• Coordinate programming priorities and workload across the department.
• Lead and mentor CNC programmers and machinists.
• Establish programming standards and best practices.
• Review and approve CNC programs before release.
• Coordinate programming priorities and workload.
• Drive setup reduction and cycle time improvements.
• Lead DFM reviews with Engineering.
• Develop tooling and fixture standards.
• Support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Train programmers on Mastercam and machining strategies.
• Support machine utilization and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• 10+ years Mastercam programming preferred.Solid Modeling: 3 years (Required)
• 3+ years leadership or mentoring experience.
• Aerospace/AS9100 experience preferred.
• Vericut experience preferred
• Use of SolidWorks and Cimco editor is a plus
• Able to trouble shoot programming errors and make CNC's run more efficiently
• Knowledge of Horizontal and Vertical Mills Multi axis machines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints and advance GD&T knowledge
• Good machining practice and knowledge of speeds and feeds.
• Cutting technique for stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials required
• Experience with working with castings is a plus
• Must have knowledge of CNC G-codes and M-codes.
• Knowledge of Renishaw probing use
• Knowledge of HAAS and Fanuc control
• General computer skills, including Microsoft office
• Strong Shop Math; analytic geometry, algebra and trigonometry
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks
• Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C

Mason is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability

Salary Information

$50 - $72Hourly Wage