What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior CNC Programmer position at Osteon Medical?
About Osteon Medical
We are a designer and manufacturer of patient-specific dental prosthetics and hardware. Within the dental industry we have pioneered fields of engineering to create some of the most advanced dental prosthetics in the market. We have seen continued rapid growth and that’s why we’re looking for a Junior CNC Programmer to join our Irvine operations as we grow our team in the US.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a foundation in mechanical engineering or CNC machining who’s ready to grow in a specialised, high-precision manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with programming and operating CNC machinery using CAM software to manufacture dental appliances.
- Set up and calibrate CNC machines according to production requirements.
- Perform basic maintenance and help troubleshoot machine issues.
- Assist in improving machining processes and implementing program adjustments to increase efficiency.
- Document production steps, including machine settings and material usage.
- Conduct quality inspections using 3D measuring tools and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.
What You’ll Bring
- Qualification in mechanical engineering, CNC machining, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with CNC milling or machining in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Basic knowledge of CNC setup, tooling, and calibration.
- Familiarity with CAM software (SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar).
- Understanding of quality control standards and precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, 3D instruments).
- A team-focused attitude and a strong willingness to learn and take initiative.
It's our aim to attract and retain the best qualified employees. We're committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified internal or external candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non work-related factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status as a special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or other qualifying veteran.
We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
Osteon Medical is part of the Keystone Dental Group, an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- What's your expected annual base salary (numbers only)?
Experience:
- CNC milling machine: 1 year (Preferred)
- CNC programming: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $60,000