CNC Programmer

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a CNC Programmer for their Nashville facility. The role involves programming multi-axis CNC machines and requires significant experience in aerospace manufacturing. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in CATIA V5 and Vericut, alongside a robust background in NC programming.

Qualifications

• 5 years NC or manual machining experience required.
• 5 years programming aerospace metallic and/or composite structural components required.
• Must be a US Person able to comply with ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, creates, verifies and revises machine control data for CNC machines.
• Provides technical expertise to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Continuously improves manufacturing processes.

Skills

Programming aerospace metallic components

Vericut CNC Simulation Software

Dassault CATIA V5

Education

Associate's degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

CGTech Vericut

Job description

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NWI Nashville LLC manufactures complex aerostructure components of commercial, business and military aircraft worldwide. We specialize in complex, structural, and mechanical assemblies and machined components, with full metal finishing capability.

Our Nashville facility currently has an opening for an NC Programmer. This position will provide programming support for machining parts, tools, and sheet metal on numerically controlled machine tools, including long bed machining and 5-axis milling machines using Catia V5 and Vericut software, to facilitate and control the manufacture of products for the overall operation of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, creates, verifies and revises machine control data and documentation that direct the operation for multi-axis numerically controlled machines and robots required to manufacture and inspect complex parts and tools.
• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical expertise to cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility.
• Defines requirements for complex fixtures used to manufacture or inspect parts.
• Plans, guides and facilitates the development and integration of new machining techniques and manufacturing methods or inspection techniques, processes and software.
• Continuously improves the quality of manufacturing processes.
• Develops processes and procedures for new machines and products.
• Is able to work independently without assistance from other Programmers.
• Works with customers and Design Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) has been incorporated
• Can effectively lead projects and engineering efforts, and is capable of providing coaching and mentorship opportunities for junior NC programmers.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent and 5 years of NC or manual machining experience OR 10 years of NC experience without degree.
• 5 years programming aerospace metallic and or composite structural components is required.
• 5 years Dassault CATIA V5 NC programming experience preferred.
• Proficiency using CGTech Vericut CNC Simulation Software preferred.
• Must be a US Person able to comply with ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with current windows environment and current Microsoft office suite.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• VB or other macro coding software knowledge is a plus.

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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