Senior CNC Programmer

Belcan; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Valencia, CA is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support the launch of a newly installed horizontal machining center. You will develop machining processes from concept through production, detailing fixtures, tooling strategy, and NC programming for repeatable production runs.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with horizontal machining centers, fixture development, and tooling packages, and will work closely with engineers and machinists to prove out programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment.
• Proficiency using Mastercam or similar CAM software.
• Experience programming horizontal machining centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs using Mastercam for horizontal machining centers.
• Convert fixtures, tooling, and programming concepts into detailed processes.
• Design and detail workholding fixtures; coordinate fixture builds.
• Develop tooling strategies and complete tooling packages.
• Support launch and ramp-up of new machining centers and projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and machinists to prove out programs and optimize processes.
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, and tooling during initial runs.
• Prepare setup documentation and machining instructions for production.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Tools

Mastercam

Okuma controls

OSP controls

Job description

Pay range: $45 - $60/hr.

Job Type: 12+ months

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summar

yAn advanced manufacturing facility supporting high-precision aerospace and industrial components is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support the launch of a newly installed horizontal machining center. This role will focus on developing machining processes from concept through production, including fixture detailing, tooling strategy, and NC programming. The position will work closely with manufacturing engineers and machinists to prepare parts for initial prove-out and support the ramp-up of multiple upcoming machining projects. This is a hands-on role within a precision machining environment where the programmer will translate work-in-progress concepts into fully developed machining processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience programming horizontal machining centers, creating tooling packages, and developing fixture solutions to support repeatable production

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Key Responsibiliti

• es* Develop CNC programs using Mastercam for horizontal machining cente
• rs* Convert existing fixture, tooling, and programming concepts into detailed manufacturing process
• es* Design and detail workholding fixtures and coordinate fixture buil
• ds* Develop tooling strategies and create complete tooling packages for machining operatio
• ns* Support the launch and ramp-up of a newly installed horizontal machining cent
• er* Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to prove out programs and optimize machining process
• es* Troubleshoot programming, setup, and tooling challenges during initial part ru
• ns* Prepare setup documentation and machining instructions for producti
• on* Support multiple upcoming machining projects as new parts are introduced into the machining ce
• ll

Technical Environm

• 0H)* OSP-P500 control sys
• tem* Mastercam for CNC programm
• ing* Large tool capacity machining center (180-tool capabili
• ty)* Initial materials include aluminum billet compone
• nts* Moderate to complex part geometr
• ies

Required Qualificat

• ions* 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environ
• ment* Proficiency using Mastercam or similar CAM soft
• ware* Experience programming horizontal machining cen
• ters* Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling selection, and workholding de
• sign* Ability to develop CNC programs from part models, prints, or process conc
• epts* Experience supporting program prove-out and troubleshooting machining operat
• ions* Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environ
• ment

Preferred Qualifica

• tions* Experience programming Okuma machines and OSP con
• trols* Experience supporting new machine installations or production ram
• p-ups* Experience machining aluminum or aerospace compo
• nents* Knowledge of fixture design and workholding strategies for horizontal machining ce
• nters* Experience supporting multi-project machining environ
• ments

Additional Requir

• ments* Ability to work onsite at the Valencia, CA manufacturing fa
• cility* Must meet eligibility requirements for working within an export-controlled manufacturing environment (U.S. Person status req
• uired)

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or loc