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.

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