Aerospace CNC Lathe Programmer | Mastercam Expert

FERPA Precision Machine, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Training & mentorship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

On-campus wellness activities

Job summary

FERPA Precision Machine, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer to support our aerospace and space manufacturing business. Own lathe programming, develop, test, and optimize CNC programs to drive precision machining.

The ideal candidate can take a print to production-ready programs, develop turning strategies, tooling, and prove-outs, and collaborate with Quality and Production to meet stringent specs.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of CNC lathe programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to program multi-axis CNC turning centers with live tooling, Y-axis, C-axis, and sub-spindles.
• Proficiency with Mastercam and G-code programming.
• Experience in deriving tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining requirements from prints.

Responsibilities

• Independently create, modify, and optimize CNC lathe programs using Mastercam for aerospace components.
• Interpret job orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining requirements.
• Develop turning sequences, toolpaths, setups, and operation plans for complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Determine effective manufacturing methods, fixtures, tooling, and workholding to maximize quality and productivity.
• Support machine setups, prove-outs, first-piece production, and First Article Inspections with setup machinists and Quality.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and lathe machinists to incorporate production feedback and ensure parts meet customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Create and maintain revision-controlled CNC programs, setup sheets, tooling lists, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Communicate new and revised manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and operating instructions to production personnel.
• Continuously evaluate and implement improvements in programming methods, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Serve as FERPA’s technical authority for CNC lathe programming.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and company quality procedures.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

G-code

problem solving

reading drawings

coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

FERPA Precision Machine, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer to support our aerospace and space manufacturing business. Own lathe programming, develop, test, and optimize CNC programs to drive precision machining.

The ideal candidate can take a print to production-ready programs, develop turning strategies, tooling, and prove-outs, and collaborate with Quality and Production to meet stringent specs.