Sr. CNC Programmer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a strategic CNC programming leader to standardize processes, guide high-precision manufacturing projects, and drive advanced automation adoption.

You will shape tooling strategies, mentor teams, and collaborate with customers and senior engineers to ensure top-tier performance. The role emphasizes technical leadership, cost-aware decision making, and scalable best practices across our global operations in aerospace components.

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC programming and manufacturing expertise required.
• Proven leadership or management track record.
• Experience evaluating and deploying CNC technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize CNC programming processes across the organization.
• Lead complex, high-precision manufacturing projects.
• Evaluate and implement new CNC technologies, software, and automation.
• Develop best practices for programming, tooling, and machining strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making authority.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and senior engineering leadership.
• Oversee training programs and workforce development.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Project management

Cost analysis

Industry 4.0

Education

10+ years CNC programming experience

Leadership/management experience

Tools

Mastercam

CAD/CAM systems

Automation

Job description

Strategic leader responsible for programming standards, advanced manufacturing processes, and organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and standardize CNC programming processes across the organization
• Lead complex, high-precision, or high-risk manufacturing projects
• Evaluate and implement new CNC technologies, software, and automation
• Develop best practices for programming, tooling, and machining strategies
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making authority
• Interface with customers, vendors, and senior engineering leadership
• Oversee training programs and workforce development

Qualifications

• Mastercam
• Mastery of CNC programming, CAD/CAM systems, and advanced machining
• Expertise in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 (preferred)
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning
• Deep understanding of manufacturing economics and cost analysis
• Ability to influence business and engineering decisions

Education

• 10+ years of CNC programming and manufacturing experience
• Proven leadership or management track

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $38.25 to $57.25 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter .

• Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year.
• Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

National Security and Export Controls

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.