Production CNC Machinist - Weekend Shift

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.
Set up machines, operate multiple machining centers and equipment.
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.
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.
Shift: 1st – 7am – 3:30 PM + OT/Weekends; 2nd Shift – 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM + OT/Weekends.
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.
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.
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.
or three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; 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.
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