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CNC Programmer

Mach Industries · San Luis Obispo, CA

Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Mach Industries (aerospace & defense) in San Luis Obispo, CA. Read and interpret technical blueprints, CAD models, and specifications to develop precise CNC programs for multi-axis milling and turning machines.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
GD&T, Robotics, CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 131 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 98 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $84k–$121k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 39%
  • ✓ Tooling 35%
  • ✓ CNC 33%
  • ✓ Machining 32%
  • Lean 21%

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Lifts up to 50 lbs

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The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a CNC Machine Programmer to join our mission-driven team, programming and operating advanced CNC machines to craft precision components for autonomous defense platforms. As a CNC Machine Programmer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and reliability of our manufacturing processes, directly contributing to systems that reshape modern warfare. Your expertise will help us deliver resilient, rapidly deployable platforms that give the U.S. a strategic edge.

At Mach Industries, we’re pioneering decentralized, autonomous systems to maintain an allied American advantage. Our flexible manufacturing approach supports modular, scalable production, and as a CNC Machine Programmer, you’ll work at the intersection of precision engineering and innovation. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll create high-quality components that ensure our platforms deliver adaptability, resilience, and unmatched strategic value.

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Read and interpret technical blueprints, CAD models, and specifications to develop precise CNC programs for multi-axis milling and turning machines.
  • ◆Program, set up, and operate CNC machines using CAM software to produce complex, high-tolerance components.
  • ◆Design and implement custom workholding and fixturing solutions to optimize machining efficiency and accuracy.
  • ◆Operate advanced CNC systems, including 5-axis mills, live tooling lathes, mill-turns, and multi-tasking machines, to deliver mission-critical parts.
  • ◆Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs in real-time, and optimize processes to maintain quality and throughput.
  • ◆Perform in-process and final quality checks using precision tools, ensuring compliance with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
  • ◆Maintain and clean CNC equipment to ensure peak performance and longevity.
  • ◆Collaborate with engineers in design, prototyping, and systems integration to enhance manufacturability and support rapid R&D and production cycles.
  • ◆Adapt to dynamic project demands, seamlessly transitioning between prototyping and short-run production.
  • ◆Uphold defense industry standards and safety protocols to meet mission-critical requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • ✓5+ years of experience programming CNC machines using CAM software
  • ✓5+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines, with expertise in multi-axis and 3D machining.
  • ✓Strong understanding of G and M codes, Fanuc, Siemens, or Brother controls, and GD&T principles.
  • ✓Extensive experience machining alloys, metals, plastics, and other materials with high precision.
  • ✓Proven ability to design and implement tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions.
  • ✓Track record of owning the full manufacturing process, from programming to final inspection.
  • ✓Ability to pivot between R&D prototyping and production environments with ease.
  • ✓Strong multitasking skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • ✓Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Expertise in 5-axis simultaneous programming for complex geometries.
  • ✓Proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX (Teamcenter) for design and integration.
  • ✓Experience with water jet cutting, 3D printing (FDM/SLA), or CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS).
  • ✓Familiarity with defense industry manufacturing standards and quality assurance protocols.
  • ✓Knowledge of advanced machining techniques for lightweight materials and intricate components.

Additional

Requirements

  • ✓Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR

Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Pay Range

$50 — $56 USD

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About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

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