Job Title: CNC Programmer
Job Location: Office & Production floor
Reports to: Engineering Supervisor
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis machining centers.
- Determine tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and work holding solutions to maximize productivity and quality.
- Perform program proof-outs, first article inspections, and process validation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction, and cost savings.
- Collaborate with Technical Planning, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues and improve throughput.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and tooling lists.
- Support MRB, corrective actions, and root cause investigations related to machining operations.
- Utilize GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability and compliance of machined components.
- Produce solidworks models from existing aircraft drawings
- Establish Mfg. required processes including any allowances for special processing or future assembly.
Education, Skills & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machining environment.
- Proven ability to apply practical and advanced manufacturing technologies. This includes applying the principles, techniques and procedures required to design and create a manufacturing process to produce various aircraft parts and assemblies utilizing various equipment available.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing an effective, efficient manufacturing process.
- Experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC Machining centers.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Ability to read and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Experience with process development, routing creation, and manufacturing planning.
- Knowledge of aerospace materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and specialty alloys
- Experience selecting tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies for complex components.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and electronic manufacturing documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience supporting AS9100 and customer quality requirements preferred.
- Experience with various CNC equipment (Vertical Mills, Horizontal Mills (including 5 axes), Lathes with live tooling and various manual equipment.
- Extensive experience with SolidWorks and/ or NX for 3D modeling, design, and manufacturing support.
- Advanced CAM programming experience using Gibbs CAM, Siemens NX, Mastercam, or equivalent software. NX preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting production deadlines.
- Capability to work within a team environment
- Attention to details characteristics.
Physical demands
- Position may require use of hands & arms with repetitive motion & reach.
- Position may require manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
- Position may require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Position may require the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Position may require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Position may require the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 30-75 pounds (50-75 lbs. would have partner assistance)
- Position may require activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.
Work Environment
The plant is a machining environment; therefore, you may be required to wear respiratory protection due to airborne particles, chemicals & solvents depending on position.
Safety glasses are always required in production areas. OSHA regulations are followed.
