Machine Shop Manager / CNC Programmer

Machine Shop Manager / CNC Programmer

07 Sep 2025
California, Orange county 00000 Orange county USA

Machine Shop Manager / CNC Programmer

NPSC (Newport Professional Search Company) is looking for a CNC Shop Manager / CNC Programmer to manage a CNC shop in Huntington Beach. The shop has 5 mills, 5 lathes, 8 employees.

Hours are flexibile: 30 – 45 hours per week M-F only. No weekends.

Requirements:

1) 5 years CAD/CAM experience (shop currently uses ESpirit & Fusion 360).

2) Excellent coaching skills – teach the operators how to make perfect parts.

3) Extreme attention to detail: Most parts contain +/- .0005 tolerances.

4) Documentation experience – Write AS9100 paperwork and operator documentation.

5) Outstanding inspection skills Part of every day will be spent inspecting in-process parts. The shop manager ensures all the operators are making good parts, all of the time. In-process inspection is critical.

6) Understanding of how to create reliable fixtures for both lathes & mills.

The shop has 2 EDM machines but the business owner programs those machines. EDM experience is helpful but not required.

This is a very busy job. There are always machines to set up, parts to check, programming to be done, etc. Please do not apply if you are not comfortable in a high-stress environment.

Compensation = $35-$50 per hour (some of the hourly pay is based on company performance). Benefits include: Sick/vacation pay (2 weeks / year), 401K and job training.

Please email your resume if you are interested. We will respond within 1 week if we are interested in an interview.

Thank you for your participation. Your resume will be highly confidential.

NPSC

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