{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"34c9037e7ea550e83df6dd7d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34c9037e7ea550e83df6dd7d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34c9037e7ea550e83df6dd7d","title":"CNC Lathe Programmer/ Leadman","description":"CNC Lathe Programmer / Leadman\nPosition: CNC Lathe Programmer / Leadman\nJob Type: Full-Time\nSchedule: Monday–Friday\nPay: Competitive, based on experience\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Leadman to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for programming, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes while providing daily direction and technical support to machine operators and setup personnel.\nThe ideal candidate will have strong CNC lathe programming and machining experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.\nResponsibilities\nProgram, set up, and troubleshoot CNC lathes.\nDevelop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing jobs.\nPerform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program prove-outs.\nRead and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.\nDetermine proper tooling, inserts, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.\nPerform new-job setups, first-piece runs, and production prove-outs.\nTroubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and production issues.\nMake necessary program and offset adjustments to maintain part specifications.\nImprove cycle times, tool life, setup times, and overall machine efficiency.\nEnsure parts are manufactured according to required dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.\nUse precision measuring equipment to inspect and verify completed parts.\nProvide technical guidance and daily direction to CNC lathe operators and setup personnel.\nTrain and mentor employees on proper setups, tooling, machine operation, and troubleshooting.\nHelp prioritize jobs and coordinate workflow to meet production schedules.\nMonitor production and address issues that may cause downtime, scrap, or delays.\nWork closely with Quality, Production, and Management to resolve manufacturing issues.\nMaintain organized programs, setup sheets, tooling information, and related documentation.\nPromote and enforce company safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.\nIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement within the CNC Lathe department.\nQualifications\n5+ years of CNC lathe programming and machining experience preferred.\nStrong hands-on experience programming and setting up CNC lathes.\nPrevious lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred.\nStrong knowledge of CNC programming and G-code.\nAbility to independently take a job from blueprint/programming through setup and production.\nStrong knowledge of turning operations, tooling, inserts, workholding, feeds and speeds, and offsets.\nAbility to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T.\nExperience machining tight-tolerance precision components.\nProficient with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.\nStrong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.\nAbility to train, guide, and communicate effectively with machine operators and setup personnel.\nDependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are looking for a strong, experienced CNC Lathe Programmer who can take ownership of the department. The right candidate should be comfortable programming and working directly on the machines while also leading the team, troubleshooting production issues, improving processes, and ensuring jobs are completed correctly and on schedule.\nThis is not an entry-level position. Candidates should have extensive hands-on CNC lathe programming and setup experience and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.\nPay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nWork Location: In person","company":"Goldenstateengineeringinc","rawCompany":"goldenstateengineeringinc","city":"Paramount","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:25:11.320Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9162.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-programmers"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CNC Lathe Programmer/ Leadman","description":"CNC Lathe Programmer / Leadman\nPosition: CNC Lathe Programmer / Leadman\nJob Type: Full-Time\nSchedule: Monday–Friday\nPay: Competitive, based on experience\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Leadman to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for programming, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes while providing daily direction and technical support to machine operators and setup personnel.\nThe ideal candidate will have strong CNC lathe programming and machining experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.\nResponsibilities\nProgram, set up, and troubleshoot CNC lathes.\nDevelop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing jobs.\nPerform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program prove-outs.\nRead and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.\nDetermine proper tooling, inserts, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.\nPerform new-job setups, first-piece runs, and production prove-outs.\nTroubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and production issues.\nMake necessary program and offset adjustments to maintain part specifications.\nImprove cycle times, tool life, setup times, and overall machine efficiency.\nEnsure parts are manufactured according to required dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.\nUse precision measuring equipment to inspect and verify completed parts.\nProvide technical guidance and daily direction to CNC lathe operators and setup personnel.\nTrain and mentor employees on proper setups, tooling, machine operation, and troubleshooting.\nHelp prioritize jobs and coordinate workflow to meet production schedules.\nMonitor production and address issues that may cause downtime, scrap, or delays.\nWork closely with Quality, Production, and Management to resolve manufacturing issues.\nMaintain organized programs, setup sheets, tooling information, and related documentation.\nPromote and enforce company safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.\nIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement within the CNC Lathe department.\nQualifications\n5+ years of CNC lathe programming and machining experience preferred.\nStrong hands-on experience programming and setting up CNC lathes.\nPrevious lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred.\nStrong knowledge of CNC programming and G-code.\nAbility to independently take a job from blueprint/programming through setup and production.\nStrong knowledge of turning operations, tooling, inserts, workholding, feeds and speeds, and offsets.\nAbility to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T.\nExperience machining tight-tolerance precision components.\nProficient with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.\nStrong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.\nAbility to train, guide, and communicate effectively with machine operators and setup personnel.\nDependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are looking for a strong, experienced CNC Lathe Programmer who can take ownership of the department. The right candidate should be comfortable programming and working directly on the machines while also leading the team, troubleshooting production issues, improving processes, and ensuring jobs are completed correctly and on schedule.\nThis is not an entry-level position. 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