Prototype CNC Programmer — High-Mix, Low-Volume Machining (San Diego)

Australia-Employment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer in San Diego, CA for a full-time, on-site role. You will develop and optimize programs for mills and lathes from drawings and CAD models, and help define tooling and setups.

This position supports prototype and low-volume production in a mature shop with 20+ years of history, collaborating with machinists, engineers, and customers to improve cycle times and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years CNC programming experience in precision manufacturing.
• Experience programming CNC mills and/or CNC lathes from drawings and CAD models.
• Strong CAD/CAM experience; software platform to be confirmed with client.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for mills and/or lathes from drawings and CAD models.
• Create safe and efficient machining strategies for prototype, one-off, and low-volume components.
• Select cutting tools, feeds, speeds, workholding, and operation sequences based on geometry, material, tolerance, and machine capability.
• Generate, review, and validate toolpaths using the company's CAD/CAM platform.
• Produce setup sheets, tooling lists, operation instructions, and other documentation for setup machinists.
• Review drawings and models for dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, material specs, and manufacturability concerns.
• Perform program prove-outs and support first-article production at the machine.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, finish, tooling, collision-risk, and cycle-time issues.
• Revise programs and machining processes based on inspection results and operator feedback.
• Make or support manual G-code edits when necessary.
• Design or recommend fixtures, soft jaws, and custom workholding for complex components.
• Collaborate with machining, quality, engineering, and leadership to prioritize jobs and resolve issues.
• Improve cycle times, tool life, setup efficiency, and overall process reliability.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code editing

Blueprints & GD&T

CAD/CAM software

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or CNC programming certification

Tools

CAD/CAM platform

Job description

Jobot is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer in San Diego, CA for a full-time, on-site role. You will develop and optimize programs for mills and lathes from drawings and CAD models, and help define tooling and setups.

This position supports prototype and low-volume production in a mature shop with 20+ years of history, collaborating with machinists, engineers, and customers to improve cycle times and manufacturability.