Lead CNC Programmer
Position
The Lead CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs for multi-axis machining operations while providing technical leadership to programmers and machinists. This position drives continuous improvement, process optimization, tooling strategy, fixture design, and manufacturing efficiency to support aerospace and defense production requirements. The Lead CNC Programmer serves as the primary technical resource for CNC programming and machining processes.
Summary
The Lead CNC Programmer leads and mentors CNC Programmers and Machinists, establishes programming standards and best practices, reviews and approves CNC programs prior to production release, leads process improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction and setup reduction, develops and maintains tooling, fixture, and programming standards, supports capacity planning and machining strategy, participates in DFM reviews with Engineering, leads root cause investigations related to machining issues, supports implementation of automation, probing, and lights-out machining, coordinates programming priorities and workload across the department, and trains programmers on Mastercam and machining strategies.
Job Qualifications
- Education & Experience: 10+ years Mastercam programming preferred.
- Solid Modeling: 3 years (Required)
- Leadership or Mentoring Experience: 3+ years
- Aerospace/AS9100 Experience Preferred
- Vericut Experience Preferred
- Use of SolidWorks and Cimco Editor is a Plus
- Able to Troubleshoot Programming Errors and Make CNC's Run More Efficiently
- Knowledge of Horizontal and Vertical Mills Multi-Axis Machines
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Read Blueprints and Advanced GD&T Knowledge
- Good Machining Practice and Knowledge of Speeds and Feeds
- Experience with Working with Castings is a Plus
- Knowledge of CNC G-Codes and M-Codes
- Knowledge of Renishaw Probing Use
- Knowledge of HAAS and Fanuc Control
- General Computer Skills, Including Microsoft Office
- Strong Shop Math; Analytic Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry
- High School Diploma or GED
Physical Demands
- Stand, Sit
- Talk, Hear
- Use Hands and Fingers to Operate Machinery
- Reach, Bend, Twist
- Lift 30-50 Pounds
- Perform Repetitive Tasks
- Possess Manual Dexterity to Put Parts or Pieces Together Quickly and Accurately
Physical Abilities
- Close Vision
- Distance Vision
- Color Vision
- Peripheral Vision
- Depth Perception
- The Ability to Adjust Focus
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery; reach, bend, twist; lift 30-50 pounds; regularly perform repetitive tasks; possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately; and regularly possess the specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Physical Demands
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C Mason is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.