Senior Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer – Aerospace/Defense

IT Job Board - Tech Jobs Portal in USA; 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

We're hiring an experienced Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer to join a rapidly growing, high-end precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and other advanced industries. This multi-campus operation in the San Jose area features modern facilities, advanced CNC technology, and planned growth.

The role requires owning jobs from print through programming, tooling and workholding strategy, prove-out, first article, and production optimization, with a focus on complex, tight-tolerance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC machining/programming experience.
• Strong G-code and CAM programming knowledge.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC lathes or mill-turn machines.

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 proficiency

Problem solving

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

Job description

We're hiring an experienced Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer to join a rapidly growing, high-end precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and other advanced industries. This multi-campus operation in the San Jose area features modern facilities, advanced CNC technology, and planned growth.

The role requires owning jobs from print through programming, tooling and workholding strategy, prove-out, first article, and production optimization, with a focus on complex, tight-tolerance