CNC Programmer III
Envista · California
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Envista (medical devices) in California. Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC machining programs using CAD/CAM software.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, GD&T, CNC, Machining, Tooling, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 114 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 81 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Typical $84k–$121k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- ✓ Tooling 35%
- ✓ Machining 32%
- ✓ CNC 32%
- ✓ New product launch 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, CATIA / NX, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Requirements
Technical
Qualifications
- ✓Strong experience in CNC programming and machining process development.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and critical tolerances.
- ✓Proficiency in conducting machining calculations related to speeds, feeds, and precision measurements.
- ✓Knowledge of CNC machine mechanical and electrical systems.
- ✓Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Partmaker, TB Deco, Esprit, NX, TeamCenter).
- ✓Understanding Mcodes, Gcodes, toolpath development, and machining optimization.
Education
- ✓Minimum: 2‑year technical degree in Manufacturing Technology, CNC Machining, Mechanical Technology, or a related discipline.
- ✓Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering field.
- ✓Significant relevant experience may be considered in place of a technical degree.
Manufacturing Experience
- ✓Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience in high precision, high-volume CNC manufacturing environments.
- ✓Strong background in CNC programming, machining process development, and first article qualification.
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Job Description
The CNC Programmer III is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CNC machining processes to ensure efficient, high-precision, high-volume production. This role provides engineering expertise in CAD/CAM programming, tooling design and selection, equipment capability analysis, and machining process improvement.
The CNC Programmer III collaborates with CNC Operators, Supervisors, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex machining and equipment issues, implement new technologies, support new product introductions, and ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality, regulatory, and operational excellence standards.
Process & Programming Engineering
- •Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC machining programs using CAD/CAM software.
- •Evaluate the manufacturability of parts based on engineering drawings, GD&T, material considerations, and equipment capabilities.
- •Establish machining strategies, toolpaths, and process parameters for first‑article and sustained production.
- •Support scaleup production through robust process design and continuous improvement.
Tooling & Equipment Engineering
- •Identify, specify, and source advanced tooling solutions to improve accuracy, repeatability, and tool life.
- •Commission on new CNC equipment, ensuring readiness for production and compliance with process standards.
- •Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with CNC Maintenance to resolve complex equipment or performance issues.
Production Support & Optimization
- •Analyze machining performance to reduce cycle time, improve throughput, and stabilize processes.
- •Support Operators and Leads during setups, batch transitions, and troubleshooting.
- •Drive initiatives that improve quality, reduce scrap, and enhance equipment efficiency.
Training & Cross Functional Collaboration
- •Train CNC Operators on new processes, tooling, program changes, and equipment.
- •Work with Supervisors and cross-functional teams to address machining challenges and implement engineering improvements.
- •Support alignment with quality, regulatory, and cost reduction objectives.
Job
Critical Skills
- •Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to diagnose and correct machining issues.
- •Ability to qualify first article parts and validate process feasibility.
- •Troubleshooting skills for complex CNC machine performance issues.
- •AutoCAD experience is highly desired.
- •Strong communication and collaborative team skills.
- •Proficiency in MS Office and electronic documentation systems.
Operating Company
Nobel Biocare
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