Lead CNC Programmer

Mason Controls•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs for multi-axis machining operations while providing technical leadership to programmers and machinists. This position drives continuous improvement, process optimization, tooling strategy, fixture design, and manufacturing efficiency to support aerospace and defense production requirements. The Lead CNC Programmer serves as the primary technical resource for CNC programming and machining processes.

Requirements

Solid Modeling: 3 years (Required)
3+ years leadership or mentoring experience.
Able to trouble shoot programming errors and make CNC’s run more efficiently
Knowledge of Horizontal and Vertical Mills Multi axis machines
Strong problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to read blueprints and advance GD&T knowledge
Good machining practice and knowledge of speeds and feeds.
Cutting technique for stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials required
Must have knowledge of CNC G-codes and M-codes.
Knowledge of Renishaw probing use
Knowledge of HAAS and Fanuc control
General computer skills, including Microsoft office
Strong Shop Math; analytic geometry, algebra and trigonometry
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

10+ years Mastercam programming preferred.
Aerospace/AS9100 experience preferred.
Vericut experience preferred
Use of SolidWorks and Cimco editor is a plus
Experience with working with castings is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor CNC Programmers and Machinists.
Establish programming standards and best practices.
Review and approve CNC programs prior to production release.
Lead process improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction and setup reduction.
Develop and maintain tooling, fixture, and programming standards.
Support capacity planning and machining strategy.
Participate in DFM reviews with Engineering.
Lead root cause investigations related to machining issues.
Support implementation of automation, probing, and lights-out machining.
Coordinate programming priorities and workload across the department.
Drive setup reduction and cycle time improvements.
Support root cause and corrective action activities.
Train programmers on Mastercam and machining strategies.
Support machine utilization and capacity improvement initiatives.
Other duties as assigned