JEP Manufacturing is a precision CNC machine shop near Houston, Texas. We make complex, close-tolerance parts for aerospace, oil & gas and industrial customers. We're hiring an experienced CNC programmer to work remotely with our shop floor team and program our multi-axis machines in ESPRIT EDGE.
Our Machines
- Mori Seiki NT series: 9-axis multitasking turning centers with B-axis milling head, main and sub spindle
- Kitamura horizontal 5-axis machining centers
- Kitamura vertical 3-axis machining centers
Key Responsibilities
- Write CNC programs in ESPRIT EDGE from customer 3D models and 2D drawings for mill-turn, 5-axis and 3-axis work
- Plan the process: operation sequence, setups, work holding, tool selection, and speeds and feeds
- Program B-axis and simultaneous multi-axis toolpaths, and synchronize main and sub spindle work on the Mori Seiki NT machines
- Simulate and verify every program before it goes to the machine, checking for collisions and over-travel, and confirming cycle time
- Make setup sheets and tool lists that the operators can follow
- Optimize programs to cut cycle time, extend tool life and improve surface finish
- Work with machinists over video call or chat to prove out new programs and fix problems
- Help estimate cycle times for quotes
Required Skills
- Hands-on ESPRIT EDGE experience is mandatory. Please describe it in your application.
- At least 3 years of CNC programming experience, including multitasking mill-turn and 5-axis
- Strong knowledge of B-axis mill-turn programming, preferably on Mori Seiki / DMG MORI NT machines
- Experience with horizontal machining centers, 4th/5th axis and tombstone or pallet work
- Fluent in G-code and M-code, able to edit and troubleshoot posted code (Fanuc / MAPPS controls preferred)
- Able to read engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Solid understanding of cutting tools, materials (steels, stainless, nickel alloys, aluminum) and machining strategies
- Good written and spoken English
- Reliable high-speed internet and a computer that can run ESPRIT EDGE
Preferred
- Experience in aerospace or oil & gas parts machining
- Experience editing or tuning ESPRIT post processors
- Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 documentation
- Experience with Mori Seiki and Kitamura machines
Working Hours
Remote, 40 hours per week. Time should be in sync with Texas shop operating hours ( 6 am - 3 pm Central Time)
Key Skills
ESPRIT EDGE, ESPRIT CAM, CNC Programming, Mill-Turn Programming, 5-Axis Programming, B-Axis, Mori Seiki NT, DMG MORI, Kitamura, Horizontal Machining Center, VMC, G-Code, GD&T, CAM, Multi-Axis Machining, Aerospace Machining