Aerospace CNC Programmer — 3-5 Axis Machining

Sonaca North America; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a CNC Programmer to support the shop floor with programs and documentation for 3-axis, 5-axis, and sheet metal parts. You will assist with problem solving and updates to internal standards, under the guidance of Programmer II.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, hands-on CAD/CAM experience (MasterCAM or Catia), proficiency with Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent relevant experience desired.
• 2-year minimum programming in a comparable CAD/CAM software or shop floor experience running the similar types of equipment as what will be programed is desired.
• Must be comfortable operating a computer.
• General knowledge of Excel.
• This position requires a good understanding of part holding, machine operation and G code as well as knowledge of advanced machining techniques.
• CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM, Catia or others)
• Good reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills (verbal and written) are needed for this position.
• Flexibility and open mindedness are desired

Responsibilities

• Planning for production of 3 axis, 5 Axis and sheet metal parts
• Determine saw length or sheet size
• Determine number of parts in a setup or sheet
• Creating and optimizing tooling needed to hold or form the parts
• Creatingand optimizing NC programs for 3 axis, 5 axis and sheet metal parts
• Update repeat jobs to current internal standards and latest engineering revision (includes, 3, 4, and 5 axis and sheet metal) Assist in creating shop drawings, setup sheets, tool list, and other production aids as needed
• Assist CNC and sheet metal machine operators when program problems arise
• Assist with tool and method tests

Skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

2-year CAD/CAM programming or equivalent experience

Tools

MasterCAM

Catia

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a CNC Programmer to support the shop floor with programs and documentation for 3-axis, 5-axis, and sheet metal parts. You will assist with problem solving and updates to internal standards, under the guidance of Programmer II.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, hands-on CAD/CAM experience (MasterCAM or Catia), proficiency with Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills.