Job Description Job Description We're hiring an experienced Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer to join a rapidly growing, high-end precision manufacturer supporting aerospace, defense, and other advanced industries.This is a multi-campus manufacturing operation in the San Jose area with modern, climate-controlled facilities, advanced CNC technology, and significant growth plans. The company is continuing to invest in its equipment, capabilities, and people as it takes on increasingly complex aerospace and defense programs.This role is ideal for a programmer who wants to work on complex, tight-tolerance components rather than repetitive production. You'll own jobs from print/model through programming, tooling and workholding strategy, prove-out, first article, and production optimization.Logistics & Compensation: $40-52/hr depending on experienceFirst Shift50-hour workweek with consistent overtimePerformance bonuses paid twice annuallyResponsibilities:Develop, prove out, and optimize programs for multi-axis CNC lathes and mill-turn equipmentProgram complex turning operations including live tooling, C/Y-axis machining, sub-spindle work, threading, grooving, boring, drilling, and millingDevelop complete machining strategies from CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&TSelect tooling, inserts, workholding, speeds, feeds, and operation sequencesSupport machine setups, first articles, and new-part prove-outsTroubleshoot programming, tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues directly on the shop floorOptimize processes to improve cycle time, tool life, setup time, repeatability, and scrapPartner with machinists, engineering, and quality to successfully move new jobs into productionRequirements7+ years of CNC machining/programming experienceStrong experience programming multi-axis CNC lathes or mill-turn machinesStrong G-code and CAM programming knowledgeExperience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar CAM softwareStrong understanding of GD&T, tooling, workholding, speeds/feeds, and tight-tolerance machiningAbility to independently develop a machining process from print/model through productionComfortable working directly at the machine during setup, prove-out, and troubleshootingAerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or similar high-precision manufacturing experience preferredBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision401(k) + matchPTO
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