CNC Programmer II, Mill

Job Type: Onsite

Shift: 2ndHours: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PMHourly 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. VisionTo 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.

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.

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.