CNC Senior Set-up Programmer/Machinist

A & R Engineering Co•Carson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity A&R is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist for its aerospace and defense manufacturing facility. The role focuses on CNC mill and lathe machining and offers the opportunity to contribute as a senior machinist helping improve company operations. It is critical to the front-end acceptance of client requests and implementation of machined-part production, router development, and first-article execution. The successful candidate will help launch new parts into production efficiently and compliantly, using precision CNC setup and machining expertise, MasterCAM programming, and multi-axis CNC machines. This is a 100% on-site position. The company describes itself as a contract manufacturer experiencing strong demand growth and offers an opportunity for career development and progressive earning power. Salary is DOE, listed at $40–$50 per hour. Candidates must live within 20 miles of Carson, California, and meet ITAR U.S.-person requirements.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in aerospace CNC machining, with demonstrated expertise in setup of mills, lathes, and mill-turn CNC machines.
Proficiency with MasterCAM for lathe, mill, and multi-axis programming.
Deep understanding of G-code, GD&T, blueprint reading, and aerospace tolerancing.
Experience working in AS9100/AS9102-regulated environments.
Familiarity with aerospace alloys such as titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Must live within 20 miles of Carson, California.
Strong mechanical aptitude and machining knowledge.
Ownership mindset and initiative in problem-solving.
Ability to work cross-functionally with quality, operations, and sales teams.
Attention to detail in planning and execution.
Clear, concise technical communication skills, verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a make-to-blueprint job shop environment.
Experience with Fanuc, HAAS, and DMG controllers.
Experience and understanding of Master Routers, including Item Masters requiring Bills of Materials and routing sequences for CNC operations, or willingness and ability to learn.
First-article inspection experience per AS9102.
Lean or Six Sigma training.
Availability for first shift and overtime when required.
Knowledge of hyperMILL is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up CNC mill and lathe operations for new customer requests using customer blueprints and 3D models.
Perform first-article programming, setups, dry runs, and edits to validate program accuracy and efficiency.
Conduct in-process inspections to verify dimensions during first-article production runs.
Train machine operators on setup sheets, fixturing, and safe operation of new programs.
Identify appropriate cutters and fixtures.
Use MasterCAM to create G-code programs from model-based definitions and blueprints for machining operations.
Develop and update manufacturing router sequences, Bills of Materials, and Work Centers for new and existing product lines.
Determine estimated setup and cycle times to help maintain an accurate ERP system.
Select tooling, fixturing, and machine allocation based on material and part geometry for machining operations.
Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to support Design for Manufacturability and efficient manufacturing methods and techniques.
Support AS9100 compliance.
Organize the machine shop, priorities, and workflow to meet customer requirements.