Senior CNC Programmer

South Bay Solutions • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop producing parts for semiconductor, medical device, and advanced technology hardware applications. The Senior CNC Programmer programs, sets up, and operates CNC machines to produce machined parts while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

The role involves creating and editing CNC programs for vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and 5-axis machines using MasterCAM. The programmer reads and interprets prints, develops economical manufacturing processes, designs fixtures and custom tooling, selects cutting tools, and supports setup personnel and machine operators during production. The position also works with other departments to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and helps maintain a safe, efficient, and clean working environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience as a CNC Programmer.
• At least 7 years of experience as CNC setup personnel.
• Knowledge of creating and editing CNC programs for vertical machining centers with a 4th axis or trunnion, horizontal machining centers, and 5-axis machines using MasterCAM.
• Knowledge of CNC machine setups using Fanuc and Haas controls.
• High proficiency in print reading.
• High-level knowledge of ASME Y14.5.
• High-level knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in English and metric systems.
• Knowledge of various inspection methods for performing part quality checks.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without supervision.
• Experience in machine shop practices and/or techniques.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools and the ability to design necessary tooling, processes, and fixturing.
• Familiarity with machining a wide variety of materials, including exotic alloys, aluminum, steel, and plastic.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret prints.
• Program according to drawing and/or purchase order requirements.
• Lay out economical and sound manufacturing processes.
• Design fixtures that produce repeatable and reproducible parts.
• Choose the correct cutting tools.
• Design form or custom tools to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support and assist setup personnel and machine operators during production.
• Work with other departments to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and clean working environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance policy
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, holidays, and a floating holiday
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed