CNC Mill Programmer

Cambridge Specialty Company Inc; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Specialty Company is looking for a skilled CNC Mill Programmer to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The role involves programming milling machines (3-axis, 4-axis, and 3+2 axis), developing processes for aerospace parts, and creating complete documentation for each operation.

You will collaborate with CNC operators and the tooling department, select tooling, and utilize SolidWorks integrated with CAMWorks for NC programming.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming for milling aircraft parts is required.
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining standards and best practices.
• Willingness to learn and grow, including cross-training in other areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling machines (3-axis, 4-axis, and 3+2 axis configurations).
• Develop machining processes for aerospace parts and collaborate on complex components.
• Generate NC programs, setup sheets, and operation documentation.
• Design machining fixtures and provide operation sheets for tooling dept.
• Work with CNC operators during development and first runs.
• Select cutting tools from existing library and consider new tooling options.
• Use SolidWorks for modeling and CAMWorks for NC programming.

Skills

CNC Milling

Aerospace machining

Cross-training

Tooling selection

Tools

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

Job description

CNC Mill Programmer

Salary commensurate with experience.

Company Overview:

Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts. Since our founding in 1952, we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery. Our state-of-the-art, 27,500 square foot facility houses all the equipment necessary to provide our customers with efficient, cost-effective production. Coupled with our experienced and highly skilled workers, this combination produces the finest jet engine service tools and critical flight safety parts and assemblies in the industry today.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Programmer to join our aerospace manufacturing team.

This is a full-time position working under the direct supervision of the Director of Quality.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming CNC milling machines and a strong understanding of machining processes for aerospace components.

Position Specific Expectations:

• Program CNC milling machines, including 3-axis, 4-axis, and 3+2 axis configurations.
• Develop machining processes for simple aerospace parts; collaborate with the team on more complex components.
• Generate solid models, NC programs, setup sheets, and operation documentation for each machining operation.
• Design machining fixtures and provide clear operation sheets for the tooling department.
• Work closely with CNC operators and setup personnel during product development and initial runs.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, preferably from our existing tool library, while remaining open to innovative tooling solutions.
• Utilize SolidWorks for model design, integrated with CAMWorks for NC programming.

Required Training/Education/Experience:

• Previous experience as a CNC Operator is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining standards and best practices.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role, including cross-training in other areas of the business.

Software Experience:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and CAMWorks is a plus.
• We are open to candidates experienced with other programming software, provided they have a solid background in aerospace part programming. Training can be provided on our software systems as needed.