CNC Turning Programmer-Operator (Esprit)

CNC Turning Programmer-Operator (Esprit) Advanced Manufacturing Careers Cerritos, CA Job Details $30 - $40 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Workflow management (operations management method) Dimensional inspection Mid-level Dimensional measurements Precision measurement in machining CNC machine setup Full Job Description Build What Matters in Cerritos At our advanced manufacturing site in Cerritos, CA , an elite team of about 100 professionals has spent nearly 30 years pushing the boundaries of precision manufacturing. With brand-new, state-of-the-art machines joining a fleet that includes mills, lathes, mill-turns, and grinders, we power some of the world's premier technology companies. A Day in the Life 6:00

AM:

You're at the control of a Mori Seiki or DMG turning center, dialing in tooling and offsets for a critical first article. You review blueprints and 3D models, translate GD&T into action, then program directly at the machine or in Esprit . A few smart G-code/M-code edits later, chips are flying.

Mid-morning:

You check dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, validate in-process quality, and partner with teammates across the shop to keep workflow smooth and on-time. By 2:30 PM, your work is complete—leaving your evenings open thanks to our consistent 1st shift schedule (Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM). What You'll Do Set up and run CNC lathes and/or grinders for tight-tolerance components Program turning operations at the control and within Esprit as needed Edit and optimize programs at the machine (G-code/M-code) Perform first article and in-process inspections to spec What You Bring Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC lathes CNC lathe programming expertise (Esprit preferred) Familiarity with Mori Seiki and/or DMG lathes is a strong plus Ability to edit programs confidently at the machine Fluency reading blueprints/drawings/models; applying GD&T Proficiency with inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc. Proficiencies We Value

GD&T CNC

Tooling G-Code and M-Code CNC Machine Setup & Changeover Equipment You May Use CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) CNC Lathe (5+ axis) Perks & Benefits PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Company events and a collaborative shop culture Work-life balance matters here—and we designed this role to give you room to excel at work and off the clock. You'll influence how parts are made and help shape best practices on the floor.

Please note:

This position is within an ITAR-regulated facility. In California, the expected pay range for this role is $30-$45 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law. Equal Opportunity Statement AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.