CNC Machinist Programmer

Linear Industries - Monrovia, CA

Full-time

Monrovia, CA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The CNC Machinist Programmer at Linear Industries LTD is responsible for producing high-quality machined parts through the programming, setup, and operation of CNC machines. This role requires a deep understanding of machining processes, quality standards, and safety regulations. The CNC Machinist Programmer will interpret work orders, blueprints, and engineering plans to effectively plan machining operations. This includes understanding geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) to ensure precision in the manufacturing process. In this position, the CNC Machinist Programmer will program FADAL and DOOSAN CNC mills and lathes by entering detailed instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, and compensation, and calculating machining requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry. The role also involves setting up the machines by installing and adjusting various components such as chucks, tools, and attachments, as well as loading stock into the feed mechanism. Quality assurance is a critical aspect of this role, as the CNC Machinist Programmer must verify settings by measuring positions and first-run parts, ensuring adherence to international standards. The position also requires maintaining equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and documenting production and quality logs to maintain continuity among work shifts. Continuous learning and improvement are encouraged, with opportunities to participate in educational programs and read technical publications to stay updated in the field.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs FADAL & DOOSAN CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• Strong conceptual skills and process improvement capabilities.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Functional and technical skills related to CNC machining.
• Knowledge of controls and instrumentation.
• Experience in supply management and tooling.
• Strong coordination and inventory control skills.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.