CNC Lathe Application Engineer

About Us

Cubic Machinery, a machine tool builder and robotics integrator, has been in business for over 30 years. We proudly serve top-tier aerospace and precision manufacturing companies in the US, Canada & Mexico. Our engineering-driven approach integrates reliable technologies into time and money-saving machines. Located in Chino, California, we are expanding our team to meet customer demand.

This is not an operator role: we need someone who can independently set up, prove out, and program CNC lathes (Swiss-type / twin-spindle, FANUC multi-axis) for customer applications. 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.

Compensation

$60,000–$100,000 per year, depending on setup and programming experience.