CNC Programmer

About the role

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

We are currently seeking a CNC Programmer who aids in supporting the shop floor with programs and all necessary support documents to run parts made from a variety of material types on 3 axis machines and sheet metal equipment. Assist the shop in problem solving and optimization of part programs. Assist Programmer II with updates on low to medium complexity 4 and 5 axis programs.

Responsibilities

• Planning for production of 3 axis, 5 Axis and sheet metal parts
• Determine saw length or sheet size
• Determine number of parts in a setup or sheet
• Creating and optimizing tooling needed to hold or form the parts
• Creating and optimizing NC programs for 3 axis, 5 axis and sheet metal parts
• Update repeat jobs to current internal standards and latest engineering revision (includes, 3, 4, and 5 axis and sheet metal)
• Assist in creating shop drawings, setup sheets, tool list, and other production aids as needed
• Assist CNC and sheet metal machine operators when program problems arise
• Assist with tool and method tests

Qualifications

• 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent relevant experience desired
• 2-year minimum programming in a comparable CAD/CAM software or shop floor experience running the similar types of equipment as what will be programed is desired
• Must be comfortable operating a computer
• General knowledge of Excel.
• This position requires a good understanding of part holding, machine operation and G code as well as knowledge of advanced machining techniques.
• CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM, Catia or others)

Skills

• Good reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills (verbal and written) are needed for this position.