CNC Programmer II (Laser)

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Programmer II (Laser)

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, M-F

Hourly Range: $26.00 – $45.00, DOE

Location: Valencia, CA.

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the  United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The CNC Programmer II is responsible for the creation of CAD/CAM programs and conversion of files from DXF and PDF formats on AutoCAD, Mastercam, and Zund Cut Center software. The Programmer will set up and run the CNC Mill and Zund digital equipment to process jobs using a variety of materials, such as Q2, Cirlex, Graphfoil, and Copperfoil, while ensuring quality standards are met. 

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

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, machinists and machine operators. 
• Perform Zund digital cutting setups, including material loading/registration, tool head selection/changeover, and cut parameter setting. 
• Optimize Zund digital cutting processes, including cut parameters and tool head selection, to improve performance and throughput.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a clean work environment. 
• Experience using Microsoft Suite. 
• Advanced experience with Zund Cut Center software. 
• Experience operating and/or setting up Zund digital cutting equipment (800, 1600, 2500, or comparable models) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of digital cutting fundamentals, including material loading/registration, cut parameter setting, and tool head selection/changeover.

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. 
• Previous experience working with digital cutting materials, such as Kapton, Mylar, polyimide, foam, silicone rubber, hard rubber, Fujipoly, laminated materials, cardboard, and coroplast. 
• Experience with Zund tool heads (drag knife, oscillating knife, router, full cut, kiss-cut, creasing wheel) or comparable digital cutting tooling (EOT, POT). 
• Zund Cut Center training highly desired.

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. 

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands for handling various sized components, tools, and controls.
• Ability to perform similar operations and tasks for 6-8 hours. 
• Ability to sit and stand for 6 to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to perform visual inspection to perform close‑up inspection tasks for 4 to 6 hours.

Working Conditions

• Work performed indoors in environmentally controlled and cleanroom environments.
• Required use of PPE including, safety glasses, and safety toed footwear.

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Credit History

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #ZR