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Senior Composite CNC Programmer/Machinist

Santa Ana, CA (OC-31)💼 Full-time💰 $48–$48🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

End-to-end manufacturing of low-volume, high-priority prototype composite hardware for defense systems, including CAM programming, 5-axis setup, operation, and inspection.

Role type

Senior hands-on IC Composite CNC Programmer/Machinist

Builds

Prototype composite components, master models, and direct-to-part molds for defense vehicles and systems

Domain

Defense technology / Advanced composites manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CAM programming, 5-axis CNC setup and operation, composite material machining, G/M code, GD&T, custom work holding design, troubleshooting composite machining defects

Preferred skills

Siemens NX CAD, Teamcenter, on-machine probing cycles, metallic machining, hybrid fabrication workflows

Technologies

Esprit, hyperMILL, Fanuc, CMS large-gantry 5-axis machines, RenShape, Renishaw

Responsibilities

Program and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming, drilling, and surfacing; Design and fabricate custom vacuum fixtures and work holding; Machine master models and molds from foam and tooling board; Provide real-time DFM feedback to design engineers; Troubleshoot unique composite machining challenges; Perform in-process quality control and dimensional verification

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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