CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

Trillium Professional is now seeking CNC Programmers in Valencia, CA!

The CNC Programmer II is responsible for the creation of 3-axis Mill CAD/CAM programs and conversion of files from DXF and PDF formats on AutoCAD and NCCam software. The Programmer must be able to set up and run the CNC equipment to process jobs using a variety of materials, such as Q2, Cirlex, Graphfoil, and Copperfoil, while ensuring quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities Under minimal supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Create CAD/CAM programs and be able to convert the files from DXF and PDF formats.
• Create and organize programs and transfer files.
• Set up machines, operate multiple machining centers and equipment.
• Perform machine setups, including tooling selection, fixture loading, and program loading.
• Make machine adjustments, offsets, and tooling changes to maintain machining quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Optimize machining processes, including feeds, speeds, tooling, and setup strategies, to improve performance and throughput.
• Monitor machine performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, travelers, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part conformance and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Lead and conduct first article inspection and verify parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineer, and Operations teams to support production goals, tooling improvements, fixtures development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to programmers, machinist and machine operators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay: $24 – $38/hr. Open to higher comp based on experience, Senior role will be $30-38 range. Shift: 1st – 7am – 3:30 PM + OT/Weekends; 2nd Shift – 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM + OT/Weekends.

Required Skills

• Advanced experience using programming software AutoCAD, NCCam, MasterCAM, or the like.
• Experience operating and/or setting up CNC Mill or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gages.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and production issues, while optimizing programs and machining efficiency.
• Ability to deal with and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working on 3-spindle or 4-spindle milling equipment and/or CO2 laser machines.
• Previous experience working on ESI CNC Laser machines, digital cutters, or hybrid laser equipment.
• Previous experience working with Q2, Cirlex, Graphfoil, Copperfoil, or other specialty materials.
• Journeyman machinist experience.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Required use of PPE including, safety glasses, and safety toed footwear.

Education Requirements

• High School Degree or General Education Degree; or three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mastercam or CNC programming certificate highly desired.
• Five (5) + years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of 3-axis CNC operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Blueprint reading and/or GDT certificate desired.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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