CNC Programmer/Machinist Tachyon Manufacturing Orange, CA Job Details Full-time $35 - $50 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Aluminum Machine troubleshooting Machining tool setup Equipment troubleshooting
GD&T CAM
software Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Precision measurement in machining Mentoring CNC G-code Programming Milling machines Technical troubleshooting support Cutting machines Stainless steel Plastics AS9100 Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Senior CNC Programmer
- Tachyon Manufacturing, LLC
Location:
- Orange, CA
Position:
- Full-Time Tachyon Manufacturing is looking for an experienced programmer to join our growing precision machining team.
We specialize in high-precision prototype and production machining for the aerospace and defense industries. We are looking for someone who can take a job from print to finished part with minimal supervision, including programming, setup, tooling selection, troubleshooting, and first-piece prove-out. Responsibilities
- Program CNC mills using Mastercam
- Program and set up 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills
- Take jobs from blueprint/model through programming, setup, and first-piece completion
- Develop efficient machining strategies and improve cycle times
- Select cutting tools, holders, workholding, speeds, and feeds
- Design and implement fixtures when required
- Set up and prove out new programs at the machine
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, workholding, and program issues
- Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes
- Work with inspection/quality personnel to ensure parts meet drawing requirements
- Optimize existing programs and manufacturing processes
- Assist and mentor less-experienced machinists and operators
- Maintain an organized and safe work area Requirements
- 5+ years CNC programming and machining experience
- Strong Mastercam programming experience
- Experience with Haas CNC mills
- Experience with 3-axis and 5-axis machining
- Ability to independently set up and prove out CNC programs
- Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings
- Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, and other engineered materials
- Strong knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds, workholding, and machining practices
- Ability to troubleshoot problems without constant supervision
- Experience holding tight tolerances on precision components Preferred Experience
- Aerospace and defense machining
- AS9100 manufacturing environment
- Prototype and low-volume/high-mix machining
- Haas UMC 5-axis machines
- Fixture design
- First Article Inspection (FAI) / AS9102
- CMM and inspection equipment familiarity Compensation
- $35-$50/hour
- , depending on experience and programming ability.
Schedule Full-time, flexible, Health Benefits What We're Looking For This is a senior-level position, not an operator-only role. The ideal candidate is comfortable receiving a drawing and solid model, determining the machining strategy, programming the job, setting up the machine, and producing a conforming first article. We value programmers who can work independently, solve problems, improve processes, and help keep jobs moving through the shop efficiently.
To Apply:
- Please email your resume
Pay:
$35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance
Work Location:
In person