Senior Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer – Aerospace

laborup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Match

PTO

Job summary

laborup in San Jose is seeking an experienced Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer to own parts from print to production, selecting tooling and workholding, and optimizing cycles for high-tolerance aerospace and defense components. This role targets complex, non-repetitive work with first article and production prove-out responsibilities. The team emphasizes sophisticated setup, on-floor troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration for new programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC machining/programming experience.
• Strong experience programming multi-axis CNC lathes or mill-turn machines.
• Strong G-code and CAM programming knowledge.
• Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar CAM software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tooling, workholding, speeds/feeds, and tight-tolerance machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prove out, and optimize programs for multi-axis CNC lathes and mill-turn equipment.
• Program complex turning operations including live tooling, C/Y-axis machining, sub-spindle work, threading, grooving, boring, drilling, and milling.
• Develop complete machining strategies from CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Select tooling, inserts, workholding, speeds, feeds, and operation sequences.
• Support machine setups, first articles, and new-part prove-outs.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues directly on the shop floor.
• Optimize processes to improve cycle time, tool life, setup time, repeatability, and scrap.
• Partner with machinists, engineering, and quality to successfully move new jobs into production.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

Live tooling

GD&T

Machining strategies

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

Job description

laborup in San Jose is seeking an experienced Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer to own parts from print to production, selecting tooling and workholding, and optimizing cycles for high-tolerance aerospace and defense components. This role targets complex, non-repetitive work with first article and production prove-out responsibilities. The team emphasizes sophisticated setup, on-floor troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration for new programs.