CNC Programmer

Recruiting Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to design NC programs from customer requirements for aerospace components.

Proficiency in CATIA V5, Vericut, and ICAM is required, with Mastercam a plus. Expect leadership in planning discussions, fixture design, and advanced manufacturing methods on 5-axis and multi-spindle machines.

Qualifications

• Eight years in Aerospace/manufacturing or related field.
• Two years of technical/trade schooling with certification preferred.
• Proficient in NC programming and interpretation of drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with planning to develop manufacturing plans for complex parts.
• Research best practices, tools, and processes for each job.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors and shop staff to cut cycle times.
• Draft and dimension fixtures, shop aids, and repair plans in CATIA V5.
• Create RFIs for customer communications as needed.
• Program complex parts for VTLs, 5-axis mills, and multi-spindle machines in CATIA V5; Mastercam is a plus.
• Participate in root cause and corrective actions as an expert problem solver.
• Support continuous improvement and mentor shop personnel.
• Provide clear work instructions, including tool lists and setup sheets.
• Use Vericut for machine simulation on every program and define tools/setup.
• Review customer requirements to ensure CAD/models produce compliant products.

Skills

CNC programming

Aerospace manufacturing

Problem solving

Mentoring

Root cause analysis

Education

Technical/Trade School cert

Tools

CATIA V5

Vericut

ICAM

Mastercam

Job description

The position of CNC Programmer is responsible for NC program design, turning research/customer requirements into technical programs with the use of NC programming software and proprietary design methods specific to Aerospace application.

MACHINE SHOP EXPERIENCE/AEROSPACE - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

HOURLY RANGE: $50-60/HR

Essential Functions

• Lead discussions with planning department to develop complete manufacturing plans of complex components and assemblies.
• Must research best practices and tools for each job, regardless of materials or scope of project.
• Use abilities to work with tooling vendors and shop personnel to reduce cycle times and increase quality.
• Draft and fully dimension drawings in Catia V5 for fixturing, shop aids, repair plans, etc.
• Create requests for information to send to customers as needed.
• Program highly complex precision parts for VTL’s, 5 Axis Mills, Multi-spindle machines and mill-turns in CATIA V5. Mastercam experience is a plus (addition to CATIA).
• Must participate in root cause and corrective actions as an expert problem solver.
• Must participate in continuous improvement efforts and general support using your manufacturing experience to assist all departments.
• Must be able to provide clear and accurate work instructions. Tool lists and setup sheets must be comprehensive and easy to understand.
• Must use Vericut machine simulation for every program generated with expert level proficiency. Need to be able to fully define tools and setups without assistance.
• Must review all customer requirements to ensure CAD models and programs will produce compliant products.
• Must mentor and train shop personnel in advanced manufacturing methods with an ability to explain as well as demonstrate ideas in action.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Aerospace / Manufacturing or related industry
• Education: Two years of Technical or Trade School with appropriate certification preferred.
• Read and comprehend programming instructions, technical manuals, procedure manuals, and short correspondence.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Problem solving ability with limited information available.
• Must be highly proficient in Catia V5, Vericut and ICAM (post processing)
• Advanced knowledge of modern machining methods for aerospace alloys
• Knowledge of defining cutting tools, machine strategy, and cutting parameters etc.
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.