2nd Shift CNC Programmer — 5-Axis & CAM Expert

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join the Manufacturing team. You will work with 3-axis and 5-axis machines, interface with engineering and operations to optimize programs and procedures.

The role requires strong experience with CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.), plus hands-on machining on CNC mills and lathes. This is a 2nd shift position from 2:00pm to 10:00pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years CNC programming experience using CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.).
• 4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.
• Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution.

Responsibilities

• Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development.
• Work with various CAM softwares (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly.
• Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, 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

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

5-axis milling

Manual CNC milling

Tooling management

Attention to detail

Rapid learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heidenhain

Okuma OSP

Siemens

Fanuc

CNC lathes and mills

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join the Manufacturing team. You will work with 3-axis and 5-axis machines, interface with engineering and operations to optimize programs and procedures.

The role requires strong experience with CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.), plus hands-on machining on CNC mills and lathes. This is a 2nd shift position from 2:00pm to 10:00pm.