Aerospace CNC Programmer — 3–5 Axis & Sheet Metal

Sonaca North America; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and Acc

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a CNC Programmer to support the shop floor with programs and all necessary documentation to run parts on 3-axis machines and sheet metal equipment. The role includes problem solving and optimizing part programs, and updating higher- or mid-complexity 4- and 5-axis programs as needed.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, plus programming experience in CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM or Catia) and solid G-code knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-year minimum programming in CAD/CAM software or shop-floor experience with similar equipment.
• Must be comfortable operating a computer.
• General knowledge of Excel.
• This position requires understanding of part holding, machine operation and G-code; CAD/CAM software skills (MasterCAM, Catia) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan production for 3-axis, 5-axis and sheet metal parts.
• Determine saw length or sheet size.
• Determine number of parts in a setup.
• Create and optimize tooling to hold or form parts.
• Create and optimize NC programs for 3-axis, 5-axis and sheet metal parts.
• Update repeat jobs to current internal standards and latest engineering revision.
• Assist CNC and sheet metal operators with program issues.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code knowledge

Excel

shop drawings

problem solving

3 axis

5 axis

Education

2-year Technical Degree

Tools

MasterCAM

Catia

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a CNC Programmer to support the shop floor with programs and all necessary documentation to run parts on 3-axis machines and sheet metal equipment. The role includes problem solving and optimizing part programs, and updating higher- or mid-complexity 4- and 5-axis programs as needed.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, plus programming experience in CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM or Catia) and solid G-code knowledge.