CNC Programmer

Insight Global; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Optional overtime

Job summary

Insight Global is partnering with a large aerospace company in Gardena, CA to hire a skilled CNC Programmer. This direct-hire role supports the programming team and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of CNC programming in aerospace or manufacturing, proficiency with Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT, Delcam and Vericut, and experience with CNC Lathe/Mill/Wire EDM. Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CNC programming experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, or Wire EDM machines (minimum of 3 axis)
• 3+ years of experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT, Delcam and/or Vericut
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Performs CNC programming for production equipment by translating product design criteria into machine requirements.
• Develops complex or revised non-standard CNC programs for CNC lathe, mill or wire EDM, including 3-axis operations.
• Uses SolidWorks, ESPRIT, Delcam and Vericut to model components and program CNC machines to minimize crashes and downtime.
• Designs fixtures, tools, jigs, and special equipment for CNC applications.
• Conducts tooling and program design reviews to reduce cost and cycle times while increasing first pass yield.
• Prepares shop process manuals and supervises the process validation portion of new programs.
• Assists in training operators on new CNC equipment and programs.
• Communicates with manufacturing engineers and plant personnel to coordinate efforts.
• Leads initiatives with new machines/software and documentation within the department.
• Reviews defects from machining processes and implements corrective actions to improve quality and safety.
• Maintains a continuous improvement attitude for all CNC programs and processes.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC lathe

CNC mill

Wire EDM

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

ESPRIT

Delcam

Vericut

Job description

Plusses: Quarterly bonuses and optional overtime

Shift: 1st or 2nd shift

1st Shift: 5:45am-2:15pm (MON-FRI)

2nd Shift: 2:45pm-11:15pm (MON-FRI)

A large aerospace company is looking for a CNC Programmer to join their team in Gardena, CA! This role is a direct hire opportunity, and has the ability to work first or second shift.

Position Summary:

• Need a highly skilled computer numerical control (CNC) programmer to lead their CNC programming team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• The software used to model components and to program CNC machines are; SolidWorks, ESPRIT, Delcam and Vericut.
• Primary materials to be machined are (but not limited to); aluminum, steel and titanium.
• Primary control systems for our current CNC machines are; FANUC, Siemans and OSP.
• CNC machines and robots at the facility include; 58 Okuma, 16 Nakamura, 12 Hardinge, 10 Index, 30 others, 2 robots and up to 20 more robots in the planning phase.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs CNC programming for most production equipment within the company's production facilities by transferring product design criteria into machine requirements.
• Responsible to develop complex or revise non-standard CNC programs for CNC lathe, mill or electrical discharge machines, including machining operations in three axes simultaneously.
• Use SolidWorks, ESPRIT, Delcam and Vericut to model components and program CNC machines with a goal of minimizing crashes, scraps and down time while improving overall machine productivity.
• Be responsible for the design of fixtures, tools, jigs, and special equipment for CNC applications.
• Conduct tooling and program design reviews to simplify tooling methods, reduce cost and cycle times while increasing first pass yield.
• Prepare shop process manuals and supervise the process validation portion of new programs.
• Assist in the training of operators on new CNC equipment and programs.
• Communicate effectively with the manufacturing engineers, development engineering, plant personnel, and individuals outside the company.
• Leads efforts with new machines/software and the development, implementation and documentation within department.
• Review all defects caused by the machining process to develop corrective actions, then execute on these corrective actions to improve quality and safety.
• Have a "continuous improvement" attitude for all current and future CNC programs and processes.

Must Haves:

• 4+ years of CNC programming experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, or Wire EDM machines (minimum of 3 axis)
• 3+ years of experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT, Delcam and/or Vericut
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Plusses:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent