Senior CNC Lathe Programmer & Prototype Machinist

Starpath Robotics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Training & development

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Starpath Robotics is seeking a Senior CNC LATHE Programmer & Machinist with deep expertise in 2-axis turning to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. You will program, set up, and optimize Okuma L250 II lathes and related tooling, while collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturability.

You should have 8+ years in CNC programming and turning, strong G-code skills, and experience with Fusion 360, Mastercam, or NX CAM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of CNC programming and machining experience.
• Deep mastery of CNC turning – boring, grooving, threading, drilling – utilizing the chuck with hard-jaws, soft-jaws, collets, and/or on-centers turning.
• Proficiency in Okuma OSP control (New 2026) operation & programming (G-code).
• Experience with Fusion 360 (Preferred), Mastercam, or NX CAM, though strong skills in other CAM platforms are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis) to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. OKUMA Genos L250 II turning machines.
• Create, edit, and optimize programs for Okuma G-code, using Fusion CAM (Autodesk product), Mastercam, or NX CAM.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM/.STP/3D models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Generate tool lists.
• Perform set ups and operate CNC machines.
• Maintain records of mark ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Design and machine fixture tooling as required.
• Work closely with engineering teams, production teams, and provide feedback to improve manufacturability.
• Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
• Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
• Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keeps and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.

Skills

CNC programming

Lathe turning (2-axis)

Okuma OSP control

G-code

Fusion 360

Mastercam

NX CAM

Problem solving at machine level

Machining ownership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Okuma Genos L250 II

Fusion CAM (Autodesk)

Mastercam

NX CAM

G-code programming

Job description

Starpath Robotics is seeking a Senior CNC LATHE Programmer & Machinist with deep expertise in 2-axis turning to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. You will program, set up, and optimize Okuma L250 II lathes and related tooling, while collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturability.

You should have 8+ years in CNC programming and turning, strong G-code skills, and experience with Fusion 360, Mastercam, or NX CAM.