Aerospace CNC Programmer (3–5 Axis & Sheet Metal)

Sonaca-North-America; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a CNC Programmer to support the shop floor with programs and documents for parts produced from various materials on 3-axis and sheet metal equipment. The role involves optimizing 3- and 5-axis NC programs and assisting with tool design, setup sheets, and production aids, while collaborating with operators to resolve programming issues.

The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, strong G-code knowledge, proficiency in CAD/CAM

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years minimum programming in CAD/CAM software.
• Familiarity with MasterCAM or Catia and sheet metal/MFG processes.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan production of 3-axis, 5-axis and sheet metal parts.
• Determine saw length or sheet size and parts per setup.
• Create and optimize tooling and NC programs.
• Update repeat jobs to current engineering revision (3–5 axis, sheet metal).
• Assist in creating shop drawings, setup sheets, tool lists and production aids.
• Support CNC and sheet metal operators when program issues arise.

Skills

G-code understanding

Problem solving

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

MasterCAM

Catia

CAD/CAM

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a CNC Programmer to support the shop floor with programs and documents for parts produced from various materials on 3-axis and sheet metal equipment. The role involves optimizing 3- and 5-axis NC programs and assisting with tool design, setup sheets, and production aids, while collaborating with operators to resolve programming issues.

The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, strong G-code knowledge, proficiency in CAD/CAM