CNC Programmer II

Precision Machined Products; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,639 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks an experienced CNC Machinist V-Programmer II. In this role, you'll create complex CNC programs and operate multiple machines while ensuring quality and precision in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in aerospace machining and programming and be proficient in Mastercam. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of aerospace CNC machining and programming experience required.
• Ability to program Level 5.0 parts with complex operations.
• Requires understanding of inspection techniques and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create and verify complex CNC programs for various machining operations.
• Perform advanced setup operations and in-process inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering personnel to develop efficient work holding methods.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming

Blueprint reading

Mastercam

Inspection techniques

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machinery

Advanced CAM software

Job description

Overview

Job/Position Summary
Generally, the CNC Machinist V-Programmer II creates, updates, adjusts, and verifies complex programs; operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations on work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring the highest level of skill in accordance with required specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards. Creates programming instructions, operational data, and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations, and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread, profiling, and contouring. Ensures proper dimensions and tolerance levels of product by monitoring malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining and adjusting programs as necessary to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

Machinist Position Specific Essential Functions

• Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and verifies programming, and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an extremely high degree of skill, focus, intuitiveness, and machining intellect.
• May be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.
• Completes customer product requirements as associated with work orders.
• Determines appropriate tooling/gages for part production/inspection.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications; performs in-process inspections as required to ensure 100% quality product.
• Identifies discrepancies in estimated set up and run times and resolves with Manager.
• Responsible for document and data control of programs, tool lists, and other related data with respect to job packets/travelers.
• Responsible for cleaning and performing general maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required.
• Initiate nonconforming product procedures when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other General Essential Functions apply.

Programmer Position Specific Essential Functions

• Creates complex programs for the Company’s most complex machines (detailed numerical control programs for use on CNC machinery); designs processing and manufacturing sequences; revises and/or updates programs to meet engineering or product changes.
• May program and operate machine(s) simultaneously.
• Maintains organized files with appropriate part information.
• Works with production and engineering personnel to develop efficient work holding methods.
• Edits and/or updates programs on the production floor using machine specific programming methods to meet engineering, product, and/or efficiency changes).
• Prepares/processes drawings to aid in manufacturing of product.
• Controls programs/process drawings (revision levels, etc.).
• Maintains open communication with production personnel to ensure accurate programming information is provided.
• Programs and operates full simultaneous 5-Axis machining.
• Develops or assists in developing setups and workflow that will allow significant shift up time on assigned machines.
• Ensured machines are operating continuously and productively.
• Serves as the highest-level technical resources for other machinists and may be assigned certain “lead” responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other General Essential Functions apply.

Requirements

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires eight to ten (5-10) years of combined formal training and aerospace CNC machining and programming experience, together with the ability to successfully and consistently program and/or produce Level 5.0 parts.
• Level 5.0 Parts: Most complex machining and highest level of programming; complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an extremely high degree of skill, focus, intuitiveness, and machining intellect. Representative Ops: Program and operate full simultaneous 5-Axis machining.
• Requires broad knowledge of machining techniques and in-depth knowledge of computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures.
• Ability to perform setups which involve significant familiarity with and understanding program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor.
• Ability to work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring the highest skill.
• Ability to follow written instructions with expert level of blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Advanced use of Mastercam (latest version).
• Advanced CAM training and skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of appropriate inspection techniques and GD&T.
• Ability to perform part inspection using inspection equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of working properties of all materials.
• Full, thorough understanding of Quality Systems.
• Other “soft” and interpersonal skills and abilities apply.

Education & Employment Eligibility/Verification

• High school graduate: trigonometry competency required.
• MUST be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (“Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All positions require use of information which is subject to Export Control Regulations. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Precision Machined Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Environment

• Climate controlled, clean working environment with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.

Position Schedule & Particulars

• Full-Time / 1st Shift
• Monday through Friday | 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 40 hours per week required minimum. Overtime available.

Standard Pay Range

• Standard pay range $29.50-$40.00 plus, DOE. Compensation at hire is based on job knowledge and experience and may be higher than standard pay range if competencies exceed position requirements.
• Future compensation increases are based on job knowledge, performance, competence, and skill, including soft skills.

Benefits Overview | Eligibility Requirements Apply

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage ($25,000.00) for the Employee.
• Medical includes an Employee optional HSA account with Employer match and AMAZE Employee empowerment tool with telemedicine services.
• Employee paid coverage is available for dependents. Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following sixty (60) days of continuous employment.
• Other available Employee paid insurances: short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, cancer, and life.
• Wellness Program.
• Participation in the Company 401(k) Plan. Plan includes an Employer match (25% of the Employee contribution up to 3% of annual compensation). Eligibility begins immediately at ninety (90) days of continuous employment.
• Employee Tool Purchase Program
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 48 PTO hours (first year); 96 hours (second year)
• Flextime policy (up to 24 hours per quarter) following 60 days of continuous employment.