3+ years of experience in setup and programming for Swiss-type lathes (Tsugami, Citizen, Star, Tornos) or twin spindle lathes.
Proficient in FANUC multi-axis controls.
Strong understanding of machining strategies and part blueprint analysis.
Experience with fixture design and tool path programming.
Ability to troubleshoot machining problems effectively.
Responsibilities
Understand customer machining needs and quickly produce proof of concept and sample parts.
Analyze part blueprints and recommend effective machining strategies and tooling.
Design fixtures and grippers, program tool paths, and set up jobs.
Create part programs directly on the machine or using offline software.
Conduct first article inspections and optimize programs for cycle time, tool life, and quality.
Troubleshoot basic machine issues to ensure quick turnaround and maintain an organized workplace.
Assist the sales team in preparing technical presentations on recommended machine tools.
Full Job Description
Position: CNC Lathe Application Engineer
Location: Chino, CA Conveniently located with access to 60, 71, 57 freeways.
Experience Required: • 3+ years of setup and programming experience with Swiss-type lathes such as Tsugami, Citizen, Star, Tornos or twin spindle lathes. • Proficiency using FANUC multi-axis controls
Responsibilities: • Understand customers' machining needs and produce proof of concepts and sample parts quickly using our machine tools. • Analyze part blueprints, recommend machining strategies, select machine & tooling and workholding. • Design fixtures, part grippers, program tool paths, and setup jobs • Create part programs directly on control or using offline software, create setup sheets • Run first article inspection, optimize program to meet cycle time, tool life, and quality requirements • Troubleshoot basic machine problems, ensure quick turnaround, keep workplace organized • Help sales team prepare presentations of recommended machine tool
Note: We are not a production shop; we create sample parts and test cuts for end-users to evaluate our machines.
