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CNC Programmer

Divergent132 open roles

Pay
$50 – $81 an hour
Where
Long Beach, California, United States; Torrance, California, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowCNC ProgrammerDivergent · Long Beach, California, United States; Torrance, California, United States

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11.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Divergent postings stay open a median of 27 days.

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  4. 18.6%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 45.1%60 days
This job: posted 27 days ago

Divergent median: 27 days open

The posting

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

The CNC Programmer is responsible for all aspects of the machining workflow, including process development, fixture and work-holding design, 5-axis CNC programming, machining, inspection, and general shop activities. This role will support the development and production of for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications.

As a technical expert in machining, the CNC Programmer will develop and implement innovative machining and fabrication technologies, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, and help advance new concepts through testing, validation, and the patent process.

The Role

Programming & Simulation

  • Analyze new parts and develop machining strategies, tooling approaches, and work-holding concepts, while providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations.
  • Utilize Siemens NX CAM to develop, verify, and simulate 3+2 and 5-axis milling programs for first-article components and production runs.
  • Produce probing programs utilizing MSP Perfect-Part for locating and on-machine verification.
  • Program trunnion and gantry-style CNC machines, including advanced 5-axis operations.
  • Generate comprehensive shop floor documentation, including detailed setup sheets, operator instructions, and tool lists to ensure seamless production handoffs.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles to programming, machining, and inspection activities.
  • Execute advanced machining projects supporting additive manufacturing programs.

Engineering & Design

  • Design and develop fixture and work-holding solutions for R&D and high-rate production using Siemens NX CAD and established manufacturing best practices.
  • Collaborate with vehicle and component engineering teams to provide manufacturing insights and DFM recommendations during new product and program development.
  • Develop and implement innovative machining, fabrication, and work-holding solutions, including applications related to additive manufacturing.
  • Test and validate new machining processes and technologies, refining concepts based on results and manufacturing requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of new manufacturing technologies and assist with documenting and advancing innovations through the patent process.

Shop Support & Innovation

  • Provide hands-on support for first-article components, including CNC setup, machining, inspection, troubleshooting, and process refinement.
  • Apply practical machining expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve process capability, quality, and efficiency.
  • Assist with general shop activities as needed and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to support program objectives.
  • Maintain strict adherence to MES requirements, manufacturing processes, safety procedures, and shop standards.

Basic Qualifications

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Proficiency in CNC programming, setup, and machining, with a strong focus on complex 5-axis milling.
  • Experience programming and operating CNC equipment, including the use of dynamic work offsets.
  • Strong understanding of machining processes, materials, cutting tools, and tooling best practices.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles.
  • Familiarity with machine shop safety protocols and best practices.
  • Ability to perform light fabrication, use hand tools, and operate manual mills and lathes.
  • Experience using standard metrology and inspection tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD/CAM.
  • Siemens Team Center, MSP probing software
  • Experience with Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.
  • Experience with pallet systems.
  • Develop machining strategies for complex first-article components.
  • General understanding of automotive and aerospace systems.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and related machining or fabrication processes.
  • Hands on experience in Aerospace production environment

Work Environment

  • Shop floor: Machine operation, handling parts, exposure to high noise levels and varying temperature conditions.
  • Desk work: Programming, Design, Shop documentation and Engineering collaboration.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to bend, reach, lift to 50 lbs., and remain standing for extended periods.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S03 - S05 as evaluated through our interview process.

  • S03 / Specialist III: $49.63 – $60.65
  • S04 / Specialist IV: $57.32 – $70.06
  • S05 Specialist V: $66.22 – $80.93

Pay Range

$49.63—$80.93 USD

What We Offer:

  • Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
  • Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
  • Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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