CNC Programmer, NX CAM (IGT Blades & Vanes) - Level 4/5

Responsibilities

• Use NX CAD/CAM to program CNC parts, including 5-axis milling (flank and point milling) for roughing and finishing of airfoils, roots, and shrouds.
• Verify NC files (e.g. Vericut) and maintain revision control on programs and setup sheets.
• Apply knowledge of carbide and specialty tooling; adjust speeds, feeds, and parameters for maximum tool life on superalloys.
• Make or offer suggestions on drawing/process changes to improve manufacturability (DFM).
• Design and/or machine simple functional components such as fixtures, brackets, holders, and rigging as needed.
• Support machine setup, operation, and process development; coordinate with EDM, fast-hole/laser drilling, grinding/polishing, and inspection as applicable.
• Maintain productivity and production goals; keep product moving and alert management when production is inhibited.
• Provide consistent ideas for process improvements and help other teams when your own workload allows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in NX.
• Experience programming and operating multi-axis mill (and lathe) CNC machines, especially 5-axis for complex surfacing and airfoil/contour work.
• Examples: Starrag/Liechti (LX, NB, STC, Turbomill/g-Mill), Hermle C-series, DMG MORI DMU/DMC, Makino D-series/MAG, GROB, Mazak VARIAXIS, Okuma MU-V, or equivalent.
• Experience with IGT (or similar) blades, vanes, or high-precision airfoil components on superalloys.
• Mechanical design skills in NX (or similar CAD) for simple shop components, fixtures, brackets, holders, and rigging.
• Familiarity with sinker EDM (e.g. GF Machining/AgieCharmilles FORM, Makino EDAF/EDGE, Sodick, Mitsubishi) for seal slots and complex features.
• Exposure to cooling-hole processes: fast-hole EDM and/or laser drilling (e.g. Winbro, Huffman, Current EDM, Belmont, GF laser, or similar) including diffuser geometry through base metal and TBC.
• Exposure to CNC grinding/polishing cells for leading/trailing edges and surface finish (e.g. IMM Maschinenbau, Blohm/Mägerle/United Grinding, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with metrology (CMM, 3D scanning) in support of machining and coating operations.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted. Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.