CNC Mill Programmer

$83,200 - $135,200/Yr

Mason Controls - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The CNC Mill Programmer at Mason Controls is a critical role that involves advanced programming knowledge for CNC Mills, specifically 4 & 5 axis machines, utilizing Mastercam software. This position is essential for the design, manufacture, and marketing of highly engineered products and systems primarily for the aerospace and defense markets. The CNC Mill Programmer will be responsible for creating, testing, modifying, and enhancing CNC programs, ensuring that all processes are documented and authorized. The role requires a strong understanding of machining tools, including cutters and inserts, and the ability to implement setup reduction techniques for optimal machining efficiency. In this position, the CNC Mill Programmer will study blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine the dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, as well as the sequence of operations and setup requirements. The programmer will also design and select work holding fixtures, cutting tools, and material sizes necessary for creating programs. A key aspect of the role is to support the prove-out process with machinists and inspection teams to ensure conformance to specifications. Continuous improvement of new and existing processes is expected, along with the ability to design fixtures as needed. The programmer must also adhere to the company's ethics and business conduct policies while completing tasks on time and driving design for manufacturability (DFM) and part/tooling standardization.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs utilizing the latest MasterCam software.
• Test, modify, and enhance setup procedures.
• Maintain and preserve NC code and CAM libraries.
• Develop, prepare, optimize, and maintain setup and operation documents.
• Record and maintain established processes to ensure only authorized and documented changes are made.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Design and select work holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material sizes needed when creating programs.
• Use Renishaw probing cycles in CNC programming.
• Support the prove-out process with machinists and inspection to meet conformance.
• Drive continuous improvement to new and existing processes.
• Design fixtures if needed.
• Complete tasks on time.
• Drive DFM and part/tooling standardization.
• Understand and live by the company's ethics and business conduct policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7 years of CNC multi-axis Mill programming experience using MasterCam software (Required).
• 3 years of Solid Modeling experience (Required).
• Ability to troubleshoot programming errors and enhance CNC efficiency.
• Knowledge of Horizontal and Vertical Mills Multi-axis machines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and advanced GD&T knowledge.
• Good machining practices and knowledge of speeds and feeds.
• Cutting techniques for stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials required.
• Experience working with castings is a plus.
• Knowledge of CNC G-codes and M-codes.
• Knowledge of Renishaw probing use.
• Familiarity with HAAS and Fanuc control systems.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong shop math skills, including analytic geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SolidWorks and Cimco editor is a plus.