VMC Programming Specialist

We’re a high-activity production shop in Glendale, CA focused on micro abrasive sandblasting equipment and services. We’re looking for a VMC Programming Specialist who can program, set up, operate, and verify CNC-milled parts with speed and precision., * Programming CNC milling operations in G-code and via CAM; editing and optimizing code.

• Setting up VMCs: workholding selection, tooling, speeds/feeds, offsets, and machine parameters.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T to meet spec.
• Running first-article inspections, then in-process checks using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
• Making on-the-fly program/offset tweaks to protect dimensions and quality.
• Troubleshooting machining, tooling, programming, and setup challenges.
• Improving cycle times, extending tool life, and driving efficiency.
• Documenting production and inspection data accurately.
• Performing routine machine maintenance and maintaining a tidy cell.
• Following safety/quality procedures and partnering with engineering and production to resolve issues and enhance processes., * By translating drawings and GD&T into robust programs and repeatable setups.
• By dialing in offsets, verifying parts at the machine, and preventing defects.
• By streamlining toolpaths and parameter choices to cut waste and time.

Proficiency areas

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• MasterCam
• CamWorks

Equipment & software you’ll use

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CAM Software (Mastercam, GibbsCAM)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Mitsubishi)

If you enjoy owning parts from programming through final inspection-and collaborating with engineering to make processes better-we’d love to talk.

• Experience as a CNC Mill Machinist and/or CNC Programmer.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling processes and machining fundamentals.
• Comfort with prints and GD&T.
• G-code fluency and CNC program editing.
• CAM programming strongly preferred.
• Independent CNC mill setup/operation capability.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, speeds/feeds, and best practices.
• Proficiency with precision metrology (calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges).
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting strengths.
• Detail orientation and a commitment to high-quality output.
• Ability to work solo and as part of a production team.

What experience stands out?

• Small/precision component machining and tight-tolerance work.
• Working with a variety of metals and engineering materials.
• Multi-axis milling experience.
• CAD/CAM familiarity.
• Time in a production manufacturing environment., Aerospace and Defense, Best Practices, Blueprints, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Check Processing, Computer Programming, Cutting Tools, Documentation, Editing, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Metrology, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Safety Process, Vertical Machining