CNC Turning Programmer-Operator (Esprit)

Advanced Manufacturing Careers

Cerritos, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$45 Per Hour
LOCATION
Cerritos, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Build What Matters in Cerritos

At our advanced manufacturing site in Cerritos, CA, an elite team of about 100 professionals has spent nearly 30 years pushing the boundaries of precision manufacturing. With brand-new, state-of-the-art machines joining a fleet that includes mills, lathes, mill-turns, and grinders, we power some of the world’s premier technology companies.

A Day in the Life

6:00 AM: You’re at the control of a Mori Seiki or DMG turning center, dialing in tooling and offsets for a critical first article. You review blueprints and 3D models, translate GD&T into action, then program directly at the machine or in Esprit. A few smart G-code/M-code edits later, chips are flying.

Mid-morning: You check dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, validate in-process quality, and partner with teammates across the shop to keep workflow smooth and on-time. By 2:30 PM, your work is complete—leaving your evenings open thanks to our consistent 1st shift schedule (Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM).

What You’ll Do

  • Set up and run CNC lathes and/or grinders for tight-tolerance components
  • Program turning operations at the control and within Esprit as needed
  • Edit and optimize programs at the machine (G-code/M-code)
  • Perform first article and in-process inspections to spec

What You Bring

  • Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC lathes
  • CNC lathe programming expertise (Esprit preferred)
  • Familiarity with Mori Seiki and/or DMG lathes is a strong plus
  • Ability to edit programs confidently at the machine
  • Fluency reading blueprints/drawings/models; applying GD&T
  • Proficiency with inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.

Proficiencies We Value

  • GD&T
  • CNC Tooling
  • G-Code and M-Code
  • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Equipment You May Use

  • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

Perks & Benefits

  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Company events and a collaborative shop culture

Work-life balance matters here—and we designed this role to give you room to excel at work and off the clock. You’ll influence how parts are made and help shape best practices on the floor.

Please note: This position is within an ITAR-regulated facility.

In California, the expected pay range for this role is $30–$45 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law.


Equal Opportunity Statement

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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Advanced Manufacturing Careers

At AMC we are a small operation that specializes in helping manufacturing organizations connect with top end manufacturing talent!  We are not a temp agency.  All the work we do is direct hire, which means our candidates are hired directly by the clients they interview with.

If you are looking to take a new step in your career, please reach out to us so that we can see which clients might benefit most from your unique talents and skills.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other