CNC Programmer

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K match

Incentive plans

Job summary

Primus Aerospace in Colorado is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our 1st shift team. You will program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and CNC lathes, owning the process from setup through debugging while meeting quality standards for aerospace components.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to optimize cycle times, maintain GD&T-driven inspections, and implement best machining practices in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• GD&T knowledge and interpretation
• Strong print-reading and math skills
• Ability to lead teams and work in lean environments

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities for assigned team, including machine programming for 3, 4 and 5 Axis Mills and CNC Lathes
• Own the team’s daily functions, fixtures, work instructions, and priorities
• Lead set-up machinists, operators and deburr staff and ensure safety and quality standards
• Adhere to company metrics and policies; collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentor and foster a safe, positive, and productive work atmosphere
• Identify training needs, tooling recommendations, and fixture design to improve machining practices
• Apply GD&T and aerospace quality standards to manufacturing work
• Focus on improving legacy part quality and cycle times through process improvements

Skills

GD&T

Print Reading

Mathematics

Leadership

Tools

Mastercam

BobCAD-CAM

Fusion 360

Esprit CAM

Job description

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts; machined out of standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop) to provide components to mission critical civilian and defense programs.

The CNC Programmer works to meet established standards of productivity and quality and will serve as a CNC Programmer for all jobs completed within the work cell.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 3:30PM

Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Managing the daily production activities for assigned team, including machine programming for 3, 4 and 5 Axis Mills and CNC Lathes – depending on team
• Complete ownership over assigned equipment as well as the team’s daily job functions, responsibilities, fixtures, work instructions, team development, work flow and priorities
• Team members may include set-up machinists, operators and deburr staff
• Holding oneself and team accountable to company metrics and policies
• Must be able to work collaboratively and safely in a lean environment with cross-functional teams and varying levels of experience, including but not limited to Engineering, Quality, Production, Deburr and Project Managers
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanor while you positively inspire, influence, mentor and promote a safe, positive, engaging work atmosphere built on trust and teamwork
• Must be able to identify training needs, tooling recommendations, fixture design and implement best machining practices
• Must have solid understanding of quality standards and GD&T as it applies in an aerospace & defense environment
• Time management, team building, detail oriented and accurate execution of the CNC Mill / Lathe programming for both NPI and legacy “repeat” work. Maintain or improve legacy part quality standards and cycle times with process improvements in accordance with customer and company manufacturing standards, delivery commitments, internal procedures, and protocols

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience programming CNC Mills or CNC Lathes
• Experience with Mastercam or BobCAD-CAM, Fusion 360, and Esprit CAM
• Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Thorough knowledge of print reading and mathematics
• Strong work ethic

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Including

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• 401K match
• Long and short-term incentive plans
• Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.

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