(CONTRACT) CNC Programmer - Wichita

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita, KS seeks a seasoned CAD/CAM programmer to join our manufacturing team. You will program CNC equipment for 3- and 5-axis operations, lathe and router work, translating drawings into precise G Code and ensuring revision accuracy.

You must have 10+ years in CAD/CAM in manufacturing, strong blueprint reading skills, and excellent written and spoken communication. Attention to detail and safe practices are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CAD/CAM programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Great attention to detail and ability to read drawings and specifications (GDT).
• Good written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, including designs, uses, maintenance, and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC equipment for 3- and 5-axis cutting, CNC Lathe and router programming to form or shape parts from raw materials.
• Use CAD/CAM to convert drawings and change orders into machine G Code.
• Implement changes to machine programs and enter new specifications. Program future jobs while machines are operating and ensure revision level accuracy.
• Complete documentation and follow-up in a timely, orderly manner.
• Inspect and evaluate production parts to blueprint specifications.
• Possibly design, build and repair basic mechanical equipment and jigs/fixtures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on department equipment/machinery.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Blueprint reading

Technical drawings

Communication

Tools

CAD/CAM system

Job description

What are your contributions to the team?

• Program various CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as 3 and 5 axis cutting, CNC Lathe and router programming to form or shape manufactured parts from raw materials.
• Uses CAD/CAM programming system to convert engineering drawing and change orders into machine G Code format.
• Implement changes to machine programs and enter new specifications. Program future jobs while machines are operating and ensure the current revision level is accurate.
• Completes all necessary documentation and follow up as required in a timely, orderly manner.
• Responsible for a variety of tasks involving inspecting, evaluating of production parts to blueprint specification.
• May design, build and repair a broad variety of basic mechanical and/or specialty equipment and jigs and fixtures.
• May perform preventive maintenance responsibilities for assigned departmental equipment/machinery to include corrective maintenance as required.

How to thrive in this role?

• 10 + years of CAD/CAM programming experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Requires great attention to detail and the ability to read drawings and specifications (GDT)
• Good written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, basic repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.