Production Manager, CNC

**About Precision Advanced Manufacturing (PAM)**

Precision Advanced Manufacturing is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Anaheim, CA, specializing in CNC machining, laser cutting, fabrication and waterjet processing for the aerospace, defense, and high-technology industries. Our team focuses on craftsmanship, efficiency, and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional quality and service.

**Why Join Precision Advanced Machining**

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a clean, organized, and growing manufacturing environment

• Be part of a skilled team supporting aerospace and defense customers across the U.S.

• Opportunities for long-term career growth as we expand our 5-Axis and advanced machining capabilities with super alloys like nickel and titanium

• Competitive pay, strong leadership support, and a culture focused on precision, quality, and continuous improvement

Shift Schedule

1st Shift 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm

About the Role

The Production Manager, CNC will oversee and guide the direction of PAM’s CNC operations. This role blends hands on process leadership with the management of department personnel across 2 shifts— defining tooling standards, evaluating machine lifecycle performance, and supporting programming excellence. It is ideal for a CNC production manager with experience in machining and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize programming and machining processes across the facility

• Define tool families, monitor tool life, and set replacement protocols

• Collaborate with programmers and setup teams to optimize machine performance

• Evaluate and improve machine tolerance and lifecycle management practices

• Guide technical decisions balancing efficiency, quality, and consistency

• Manage a team of CNC machinists.

Qualifications

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field is strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of CNC machining or programming experience (mills and lathes)

• 5+ years of management experience

• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering background preferred

• Strong understanding of tooling systems, workholding, and process development

• • Comfortable working hands-on with machines and operators