CNC Programmer / Operator (Haas / Fanuc) - PTO

Job Description

Scotia Engineering, Inc. is a growing precision machine shop in Santa Fe Springs serving aerospace and industrial customers. We’re a small team that values quality, autonomy, and efficiency. As we grow, we’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer/Operator who can take jobs from blueprint to finished part.

You'll play a key role in helping us deliver precision work to some of the most demanding customers in aerospace and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Program and operate CNC mills and lathes

Perform complete setups including tooling, offsets, and program edits

Interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T

Perform in-process and first-article inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges

Work directly with machinists and team leads to improve processes

Help document setups for repeatability and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

5–7 years of CNC programming and setup experience

Proficient with G-code and CNC machine setup

Experience with Haas, Fanuc, or other mainstream control systems

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Aerospace or tight-tolerance experience is a plus

Ability to read, inspect, and verify part quality independently

Work Environment:

Day shift: Monday to Friday (~40–45 hours/week)

Hands-on, small-team setting

Tight-knit, results-driven culture—no bureaucracy, just good work

Compensation:

$25–$35 per hour (DOE)

Overtime eligible

PTO accrual program

Company-provided work shirts

Additional benefits under review—ask us in the interview!

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Do you own your own general inspection toolsCompany Description

Scotia Engineering, Inc. is a growing precision CNC machine shop in Santa Fe Springs, CA, serving aerospace, space flight, and high-spec industrial customers. We’re a lean, tight-knit team that takes pride in building quality parts without the corporate fluff. If you're the kind of person who prefers chips flying instead of Zoom meetings, you’ll fit right in. We value experience, accountability, and the satisfaction of getting great work done.

Full-time