CNC Programming

Ichor Systems • Livermore, CA

1d • $33 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves developing and optimizing CNC programs for various machining platforms, including 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining, vertical and horizontal machining centers, and CNC turning platforms. The position requires creating and setting up documentation, tooling requirements, work instructions, and fixture concepts to support efficient production. A key aspect of the role is developing advanced machining strategies focused on quality, repeatability, cycle-time reduction, and tool life optimization. The CNC Programmer will also be responsible for validating and proving out programs on the machine, collaborating with various teams to resolve challenges, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Analysis and optimization of feeds, speeds, tool engagement, coolant strategies, and cutting conditions for a wide range of materials and geometries are also crucial. The role ensures that machining processes meet stringent customer, engineering, and quality requirements for highly complex precision components.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Mastercam 3-axis through 5-axis programming.
• Strong proficiency in multi-axis machining strategies.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Deep understanding of machining theory, tooling, fixturing, work holding, and material machinability.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HyperMill.
• Experience with Vericut simulation and program verification.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of advanced fixture design and process development.

Responsibilities

• Review customer models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to develop machining strategies and CNC programs.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining, vertical and horizontal machining centers, and CNC turning platforms.
• Create and set up documentation, tooling requirements, work instructions, and fixture concepts to support efficient production.
• Develop advanced machining strategies focused on quality, repeatability, cycle-time reduction, and tool life optimization.
• Validate and prove out programs on the machine to ensure accuracy, process capability, and production readiness.
• Collaborate closely with machinists, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical and machining challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to machining efficiency, process standardization, and manufacturing throughput.
• Analyze and optimize feeds, speeds, tool engagement, coolant strategies, and cutting conditions for a wide range of materials and geometries.
• Ensure machining processes meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements for highly complex precision components.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED