Optical Precision Diamond Turning Programmer

SureFire, LLC.; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SureFire, LLC. is seeking a Diamond Turning Programmer/Machinist to join our Precision Manufacturing team in Fountain Valley, CA.

You will program, set up, operate, and optimize ultra‑precision diamond turning equipment to produce advanced optical and optomechanical components. You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to refine processes, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement in throughput and quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience setting up, programming, and operating diamond turning, ultra‑precision machining, or CNC equipment.
• Experience generating, modifying, validating, and executing machining programs and tool paths from engineering models and drawings.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and optical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate ultra‑precision diamond turning equipment to manufacture optical components.
• Install and qualify diamond cutting tools, fixtures, vacuum chucks, and work‑holding systems.
• Establish and verify machine coordinate systems, tool offsets, and part alignment.
• Perform machine setup, prove‑out, first‑article verification, and production support.
• Develop and optimize machining strategies for spherical, aspheric, and freeform optical surfaces.

Skills

Diamond turning

CNC programming

Machining

Problem solving

Programming/debugging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in Precision Machining

Associate degree in Precision Machining

Tools

CAD/CAM

Diffsys

Rhino

Precitech Nanoform X

Ultra-precision diamond turning equipment

Job description

SureFire, LLC. is seeking a Diamond Turning Programmer/Machinist to join our Precision Manufacturing team in Fountain Valley, CA.

You will program, set up, operate, and optimize ultra‑precision diamond turning equipment to produce advanced optical and optomechanical components. You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to refine processes, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement in throughput and quality.