Jobs · Engineering · Colorado

CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)

Impulse Space · Boulder County, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$40–$55/hrFull-time

Department: Manufacturing    Location: Boulder County

About the role

Our CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations, with a strong emphasis on 5-axis machining and programming. This role is tasked with developing and optimizing machining programs, working directly with 5-axis and other CNC machines, and interfacing with engineering teams, leadership, machinists, and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
  • Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC machining programs primarily using hyperMILL
  • Work with various CAD/CAM software (hyperMILL, NX, ESPRIT, etc.) and demonstrate a strong ability to learn and become an expert in new software rapidly
  • Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Siemens, Mazatorl, Haas NGC, etc.
  • Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines
  • Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
  • Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
  • Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise
  • Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly
  • Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
  • Provide consistent ideas for process improvements
  • Operate machines equipped with automation (pallet pools, expanded magazines, bar feeders, etc.)
  • Develop robust on-machine inspection strategies that enable low-risk, efficient, lights-out manufacturing of complex components

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, etc.)
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns
  • Demonstrated experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
  • Demonstrated experience with Hermle 5-axis machines and/or Hermle automation systems with Siemens controllers
  • 4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
  • Python programming experience or similar
  • Experience programming machines and developing machining and inspection cycles to be run unattended

Pay

$40.00 - $55.00 / hour

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Additional Information

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.

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