San Jose, CA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Router Machinist / Programmer Position Summary We are seeking a skilled CNC Router Machinist with programming experience to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Router Machinist / Programmer Position Summary We are seeking a skilled CNC Router Machinist with programming experience to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible ...
Chino, CA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Set up and operate Multicam CNC routers to produce components according to engineering drawings, work orders, and production schedules. * Load, position, and secure materials including aluminum ...
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Chino, CA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Set up and operate Multicam CNC routers to produce components according to engineering drawings, work orders, and production schedules. * Load, position, and secure materials including aluminum ...
Chino, CA · On-site
$25 - $33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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CNC Router Operator will produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating the CNC router. Promotes safe practices while operating router to appropriately achieve an exceptional cut of ...
Chino, CA · On-site
$25 - $33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Router Operator will produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating the CNC router. Promotes safe practices while operating router to appropriately achieve an exceptional cut of ...
Chino, CA · On-site
$25 - $33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Router Operator will produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating the CNC router. Promotes safe practices while operating router to appropriately achieve an exceptional cut of ...
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Chino, CA · On-site
$25 - $33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Router Operator will produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating the CNC router. Promotes safe practices while operating router to appropriately achieve an exceptional cut of ...
Cypress, CA · On-site
$21.75 - $29.75/hr
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Multicam and Zund CNC routers and possess a strong understanding of materials, tooling, and programming. Requirements: Responsibilities: * Set ...
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Cypress, CA · On-site
$21.75 - $29.75/hr
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Multicam and Zund CNC routers and possess a strong understanding of materials, tooling, and programming. Requirements: Responsibilities: * Set ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$22 - $30.25/hr
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Vision
Life
Retirement
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The successful candidate will work directly with a CNC programmer to perform machine set-ups and operate a 30 Taper 4-spindle rotary CNC wood router machine. This role involves loading parts, setting ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$22 - $30.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The successful candidate will work directly with a CNC programmer to perform machine set-ups and operate a 30 Taper 4-spindle rotary CNC wood router machine. This role involves loading parts, setting ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$40 - $60/hr
Experience with CNC routers or milling machines - 5-axisHaas Control * Knowledge of tooling ... Experience programming high-speed machining toolpaths Our office headquarters is located in Playa ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$40 - $60/hr
Experience with CNC routers or milling machines - 5-axisHaas Control * Knowledge of tooling ... Experience programming high-speed machining toolpaths Our office headquarters is located in Playa ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$86K - $110K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Gantry-style CNC router programming and operation * Multi-axis (4th/5th axis) CAM programming experience * Hands-on composite layup or composite trimming experience * Welding experience for fixture ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$86K - $110K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Gantry-style CNC router programming and operation * Multi-axis (4th/5th axis) CAM programming experience * Hands-on composite layup or composite trimming experience * Welding experience for fixture ...
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$27.50 - $37.75/hr
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$27.50 - $37.75/hr
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Carson, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $29.25/hr
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist to join the ... Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and ...
Carson, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $29.25/hr
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist to join the ... Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and ...
$28 - $45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting ... Familiarity with various CNC machines (mills, lathes, routers) and their operational limits.
$28 - $45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting ... Familiarity with various CNC machines (mills, lathes, routers) and their operational limits.
Torrance, CA · On-site
$28 - $45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting ... Familiarity with various CNC machines (mills, lathes, routers) and their operational limits.
Torrance, CA · On-site
$28 - $45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting ... Familiarity with various CNC machines (mills, lathes, routers) and their operational limits.
Carson, CA · On-site
$21 - $28.75/hr
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist to join the ... Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and ...
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Carson, CA · On-site
$21 - $28.75/hr
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist to join the ... Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and ...
Carson, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $29.25/hr
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist to join the ... Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and ...
Carson, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $29.25/hr
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented CNC Set-up Programmer/Machinist to join the ... Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and ...
$19 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... in programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, set-up and operation of drilling machines (Excellon ... Drill/Router machine (EVO) · Troubleshoot drill machine(s) and process related issues · ...
$19 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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... in programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, set-up and operation of drilling machines (Excellon ... Drill/Router machine (EVO) · Troubleshoot drill machine(s) and process related issues · ...
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$137.54/hr
Senior Composite CNC Programmer/MachinistCAM-program, set up, and run large-format 5-axis composite ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$137.54/hr
Senior Composite CNC Programmer/MachinistCAM-program, set up, and run large-format 5-axis composite ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$47.60 - $62.50/hr
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$47.60 - $62.50/hr
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$47.60 - $62.50/hr
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$47.60 - $62.50/hr
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with design engineers in a high-tempo environment, building parts ... Program, set up, and operate large-format 5-axis CNC gantry routers and mills for trimming ...
Camarillo, CA · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... in programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, set-up and operation of drilling machines (Excellon ... Drill/Router machine (EVO) • Troubleshoot drill machine(s) and process related issues • ...
Camarillo, CA · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... in programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, set-up and operation of drilling machines (Excellon ... Drill/Router machine (EVO) • Troubleshoot drill machine(s) and process related issues • ...
$16.61 - $19.13
3% of jobs
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$25.12 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$24.18 - $26.70
15% of jobs
The median wage is $28.99 / hr.
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$33.44 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$31.75 - $34.27
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A CNC Router Programmer is responsible for creating and optimizing the computer programs that control CNC (Computer Numerical Control) routers. They interpret technical drawings, select appropriate cutting tools, and write G-code or use CAM software to automate the machining process. Their job ensures precision cutting of materials such as wood, plastic, and metal while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
A CNC Router Programmer’s typical day involves writing and optimizing CNC programs, setting up routers for production, and troubleshooting any issues with machine operation or design interpretation. You’ll often collaborate closely with engineers, production managers, and machine operators to ensure that parts are manufactured according to specifications and deadlines. Quality checks, program adjustments, and ongoing process improvement are also regular parts of the job. This role requires careful attention to safety procedures and documentation to maintain efficient and accurate production.
To thrive as a CNC Router Programmer, you need a strong background in CNC programming, mechanical drawing interpretation, and precision measurement, typically supported by relevant technical education or experience in manufacturing. Proficiency with CAD/CAM software, G-code programming, and familiarity with industry-standard routers and control systems is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help ensure production quality and effective teamwork. These skills and qualities are essential for maximizing machine efficiency, reducing errors, and ensuring smooth production workflows.
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$35 - $40/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 8 days ago
Job Title: CNC Router Machinist / Programmer
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled CNC Router Machinist with programming experience to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for programming, setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC routers to produce high-quality parts according to engineering drawings and production specifications. The successful candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
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