CNC Machine Programmer III

Job Title: CNC Machine Programmer III
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Contract
Compensation:$40 - $60/hour (Negotiable based on experience)
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to support safe human spaceflight.
• Set up and operate CNC mills/lathes and manual machines, including mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and more.
• Load, secure, and prepare raw materials; select tooling, fixtures, and work-holding devices as required.
• Program CNC equipment using existing models, drawings, or process instructions.
• Operate waterjet and other cutting equipment to rough-cut and profile parts.
• Perform part cleaning, deburring, fitting, minor rework, and basic assembly operations.
• Inspect work using standard metrology tools; verify dimensions against drawings and specifications.
• Support general machine shop operations, fabrication, and hardware preparation for prototype, test, and production hardware.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S and safety practices.
• Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment; troubleshoot machining issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production staff to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Support prototype, test, and/or production machining with minimal supervision.
• Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
• Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications, impacting space flight programs and objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machining.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills/lathes and manual machines.
• Proficiency with part fitting, deburring, assembly, and rework.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and basic GD&T.
• Demonstrated experience in a machine shop environment supporting prototype, test, and production hardware.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices, lockout/tagout, and proper PPE use.
• Experience with tool and equipment care/maintenance and lean practices such as 5S.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineers, technicians, and production staff.
• Ability to support manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.
• Preferred: Hands-on CNC programming experience (conversational control and/or CAM), advanced CNC operation and setup skills, experience operating waterjet or similar CNC cutting equipment, and familiarity with exotic materials, ceramics, and delicate parts.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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