CNC Programmer - 2nd Shift
About the role
A CNC Programmer translates blueprints into machine code to create finished products, which involves programming various CNC machines and fine-tuning their parameters to ensure parts meet exact specifications.
Responsibilities
- Reviews current fixtures and provides support for new fixture design/revisions as required
- Recommends new cutting tools to improve existing programs and develop new
- Analyzes drawings, sketches, design data and specifications pertaining to parts to determine program paths/techniques
- Selects the appropriate tools and machine speed/feed rates according to the machine shop processes, part specifications and machine capabilities
- Optimizes existing programs
- Ensures quality control standards are maintained
- Maintains production schedules from the prototype run to production
- Documents set-up information and programming writing/support for various CNC 3, 4 and 5 axis milling operations
- Participates in process development, including creation of detailed router instructions, operation sheets, tool selection and fixture/tooling design
- Works with customers and suppliers to resolve process and design issues
- Interfaces daily with manufacturing, engineering and quality functions
- Interfaces with ITAR/EAR regulations
Requirements
- Two (2) year technical degree or equivalent
- Two (2) years of related experience in CNC Programming and machine shop practices in the Aerospace industry
- Solid CAD modeling experience and fully fluent with Siemens NX for CNC Programming
- Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future
- Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
Qualifications
- Excellent mathematical, measurement, and technical skills
- Self-directed work ethic & time management skills to ensure projects are completed on time
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
- Ability to interpret complex blueprints and prepare machining process
- Analytical skills to lead and solve problems to improve business process
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
- Able to work well with others in a cross functional team environment
- Ability to create macros for part probing
- Proficient with simulation software (Vericut preferred)
- Thorough knowledge of G code programming
- Knowledge and experience in the major aerospace alloy groups (titanium, stainless, nickel and aluminum)
- Thorough knowledge of quality control procedures
- Experience in 5-axis milling and superalloy turning
- Skilled in CNC post processor development and refinement
- Capable of evaluating tool lengths and diameters to support regrind cutting tools
- Expert computer software programming skills
- Sound project management and presentation skills
Benefits
Pursuit Aerospace offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.