5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist

OMW Corporation is a world-leading supplier of custom manufactured mechanical parts and assemblies, serving aerospace, commercial launch, electronics, semiconductors, and medical industries. With 28 years in business and rapid growth, we are located in Petaluma & Novato, California.

About the role

We are seeking a high-caliber CNC Programmer/Machinist with at least five years of experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience programming complex five-axis parts on full five-axis CNC machines with robotic pallet systems, probing, laser offsetting, and tool breakage detection. You must understand the quality demands of human flight-critical aerospace parts and be familiar with AS9100 Quality requirements. Leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility toward quality work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex programming for 3-, 4-, and full 5-axis horizontal and vertical mills, and lathes
• Perform set-ups on mills and lathes
• Work with a variety of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Invar, etc.
• Design tooling and fixtures
• Use inspection tools to validate and monitor dimensional accuracy
• Troubleshoot problems and edit programs as needed
• Proactively communicate with planners, management, and other team members through verbal, email, and other forms of communication
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Maintain shop equipment as required
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other tasks as required

Requirements

• 5+ years of 5-axis CNC programming/machinist experience with horizontal and vertical mills (lathe experience a plus)
• Ability to identify and procure effective tooling and work holding solutions
• Ability to work with Solid Modelling CAD programs when necessary for file inspection and modification
• Ability to machine complex components to tight tolerances with tight deadlines
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
• Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, etc., and basic CMM familiarity
• Knowledge of multiple CAM software programs; Surfcam, NX, and HSMWorks experience a plus
• Fixture design and process engineering experience a plus
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), including U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, or certain Political Asylees/Refugees

Qualifications

• Organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience working in an international quality system such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• 100% company-paid healthcare for the employee (85% for family)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Educational support
• Bonuses

This is a senior position, and compensation is based on experience. OMW Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.