CNC Machinist Programmer

CNC Machinist Programmer

$30 - $50 per hour | Huntington Beach, CA | On-site | Permanent

Since 1951, our client has been providing excellence in machining services to a broad range of business platforms including aerospace, space, energy, nuclear, military, oil refinery, turbine compressor, semiconductor and data storage.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer that designs, builds and delivers mission-critical hardware for hypersonic and strategic missile defense programs. Their work covers the whole system: propulsion, separation systems, aerodynamic interstages, shrouds, launch systems and payload integration. All of it is built to perform in some of the most demanding environments there are.

Why join us?

You’d be programming hardware that matters: components for hypersonic and strategic missile defense systems, where precision isn’t optional. You won’t be stuck at a desk running code someone else designed. You’ll own projects from concept through production, work hands-on with 3, 4 and 5 axis equipment, and have a real say in how parts get made. Your manufacturability feedback goes straight to engineering and customers, and you’ll mentor the machinists and programmers around you.

On top of meaningful work, you get a steady 1st shift schedule and a full benefits package: medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with match, HSA with company contribution, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage and tuition reimbursement to keep growing your skills. If you want to sharpen your multi-axis programming and work on some of the most advanced aerospace hardware out there, this is the place to do it.

Job Details

As a CNC Programmer on 1st shift, you will build machining processes and complex toolpaths for precision aerospace components. This is a hands-on role. You will spend real time on the shop floor troubleshooting machining issues, improving manufacturability and making processes more reliable. You will work closely with machinists, operators, engineering and quality to keep mission-critical hardware accurate, efficient and always improving.

What You’ll Do

Develop and program machining processes for complex components using Mastercam

Design machining strategies and fixtures for 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machines

Lead assigned projects from concept through production release and ongoing support

Troubleshoot machining, tooling and quality issues directly on the shop floor

Support and improve legacy part programs and existing production processes

Partner with Quality to interpret CMM reports, dimensional data and inspection results

Use precision measuring tools to validate setups, processes and corrective actions

Provide manufacturability feedback to engineering teams and customers

Mentor machinists, operators and other programmers

Help standardize best practices for programming, setups and documentation

Support continuous improvement initiatives across machining and CAM workflows

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

5+ years of hands-on Mastercam programming experience, including multi-axis Haas CNC equipment

Strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of tooling, materials and machining methods

Strong print reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T

Ability to read and interpret CMM reports and verify dimensions with traditional measuring tools

Comfortable working directly on the shop floor to diagnose and resolve machining issues

Strong computer skills, including file and data management

Active DoD Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Nice to Have

Associate degree or higher in a manufacturing-related field

Ability to read and write G-code and M-code

Physical Requirements

Occasionally push, pull, lift or carry 35 to 50 lbs

Stand and walk for at least 8 hours per shift

Prolonged periods of repetitive movement

Constant use of hands for holding, grasping and turning

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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