CNC Programmer II (Mill)
Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)
Job Type: Onsite
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Houry Range: $26.00 – $45.00
Location: Poway, 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 3-axis Mill CAD/CAM programs and conversion of files from DXF and PDF formats on MasterCam and NCCam software. The Programmer must be able to set up and run the CNC equipment to process jobs using a variety of ceramic and specialty materials 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 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.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience working on 3-axis and 4-axis milling equipment.
- Previous experience working with composite, ceramic, or other specialty materials.
- Journeyman machinist experience.
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 lift up to 50 lbs. occassionally, with support from another person.
- 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
Skills Required
- Advanced experience using AutoCAD, NCCam, Mastercam, or similar programming software
- Experience operating or setting up CNC mills or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements
- Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and other precision measuring instruments
- Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and production issues and optimize machining efficiency
- Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a clean work environment
- Experience using Microsoft Suite
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five or more years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment
- Five to seven years of 3-axis CNC operation experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work onsite on the second shift
- Experience with 3-axis and 4-axis milling equipment
- Experience working with composite, ceramic, or specialty materials
- Journeyman machinist experience
- Mastercam or CNC programming certificate
- Blueprint reading or GD&T certificate
What We Do
Fralock designs, develops and manufactures engineered solutions for High Reliability applications. We serve technically advanced OEM's in the Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Energy, Industrial, Life Science, Medical, Satellite, and Semiconductor Equipment markets. Fralock manufactures CIRLEX® an all-polyimide sheet material, Adhesiveless Laminates, All-Polyimide Laminates, Flexible & Rigid Flex Circuits, Engineered Technical Ceramics, and Specialty Engineered Laminates AS9100D, ISO13485-2016, ISO9001-2015, ITAR compliant, FDA registered ***CIRLEX® is a registered trademark of DUPONT used under license by FRALOCK.
