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Senior CNC Programmer/ Operator

Sonatech
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2030

About Sonatech

Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced sonar solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.

Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA we pride ourselves as having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Machinist will set up and operate CNC Mills and lathes/ Okuma, Doosan lathe and Haas Milling machines to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Program CNC machines using CAMWorks software integrated with SolidWorks.
  • Perform set-up and first article on CNC Mills/ lathes in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Read and interpret blueprints.
  • Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job.
  • Properly and safely load and unload raw material in CNC machinery.
  • Use measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
  • Perform tool wear offsets.
  • Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
  • Utilize and abide by ISO requirements and safety procedures.
  • Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (mills, grinders, etc.)
  • Ability to program using Solidworks/ CAMWorks.
  • Ability to use precision tools (e.g., calipers) to take accurate measurements
  • Understand and have the ability to perform tool wear offsets
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
  • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events

Salary Range

Salary range: $40-$45 an hour


Sonatech is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Salary : $40 - $45

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