Lead programming activities for Barfeed, Swiss, and Chucker CNC machining operations, developing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC programs using ESPRIT or Mastercam.
Responsibilities
Own and manage CNC programming activities for lathe machining operations including Barfeed, Swiss, and chucker operations
Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using ESPRIT/Mastercam 2026, and G-code programming techniques
Write, interpret, edit, and troubleshoot G-code and M-code programs for CNC turning applications
Support machine setups, new program prove-outs, first-piece production, and process validation directly on the manufacturing floor
Partner with machinists and setup personnel to troubleshoot programming errors, dimensional inaccuracies, tooling issues, surface finish concerns, and machining inefficiencies
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC turning operations, including programming, setup, and hands-on troubleshooting
Lead programming activities for Barfeed, Swiss, and Chucker CNC machining operations, developing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC programs.
Responsibilities
Own and manage CNC programming activities for lathe machining operations
Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using ESPRIT/Mastercam 2026 and G-code programming techniques
Write, interpret, edit, and troubleshoot G-code and M-code programs
Support machine setups, new program prove-outs, and first-piece production
Partner with machinists to troubleshoot programming errors and dimensional inaccuracies
Provide strategic and people leadership to a team of engineers while driving process excellence, capacity improvements, and operational performance in manufacturing.
Compensation
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $125,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Plus an annual bonus.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of five Manufacturing Engineers
Define and execute the manufacturing engineering roadmap aligned to plant and regional objectives
Ensure timely engineering support to production by removing bottlenecks, resolving chronic issues, and improving process stability
Oversee capital project identification, justification, and execution, including automation, equipment upgrades, and layout improvements
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field
Deliver course content and develop syllabi for Precision CNC Machining courses at Harper College.
Compensation
We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.
Responsibilities
Deliver course content aligned with curriculum standards
Develop course syllabi, assignments, and assessments
Maintain accurate records of student progress and grades
Adhere to institutional policies and deadlines
Use technology to enhance delivery in online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities
Requirements
Associate's degree or higher in manufacturing or related field, or journeyman status
Nice to have: Relevant industry certifications
Nice to have: Prior teaching and/or training experience
The CNC Lathe Set Up Machinist sets up and runs 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes to produce precision shafts, fittings and rotational parts for aerospace, defense and medical customers.
Locations (2)
Adem, California, United States
Santa Clara, California, United States
Responsibilities
Set up and run 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes, including bar-fed and live-tooling work.
Operate CNC controls (such as Fanuc) and edit G-code programs as needed.
Read blueprints and job travelers to plan set-ups and verify part requirements.
Machine aerospace alloys such as aluminum, Inconel and stainless steel to tight tolerances.
Verify first piece and production dimensions with precision measuring instruments and gages.
The CNC Milling Set-Up Machinist sets up and runs 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills to produce complex, tight-tolerance brackets, housings, manifolds and structural parts.
Responsibilities
Set up and run 3-, 4- and 5-axis vertical and horizontal CNC milling machines.
Write and edit basic CNC programs in G-code.
Program and work with positional indexers.
Read blueprints and job travelers to plan set-ups, work holding and tooling.
Machine aerospace alloys such as titanium, Inconel and stainless steel to tight tolerances.
Requirements
Nice to have: GD&T
Nice to have: 5-axis and high-speed machining
Nice to have: experience machining aerospace alloys
The CNC Lathe Setup Machinist sets up and runs 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes to produce precision shafts, fittings and rotational parts for aerospace, defense and medical customers. You own the part from bar stock to first article: set-ups, offsets and the tenth.
Responsibilities
Set up and run 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes, including bar-fed and live-tooling work.
Operate CNC controls (such as Fanuc) and edit G-code programs as needed.
Read blueprints and job travelers to plan set-ups and verify part requirements.
Machine aerospace alloys such as aluminum, Inconel and stainless steel to tight tolerances.
Verify first piece and production dimensions with precision measuring instruments and gages.