Experienced Aerospace CNC Programmer

Malones CNC; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malones CNC is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers. You will determine tooling strategies, perform proof-outs, and validate processes on the production floor and in the office environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC programming in aerospace/precision machining, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks, NX, Gibbs CAM, or Mastercam.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machining environment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing an effective, efficient manufacturing process.
• Experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC Machining centers.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Ability to read and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and electronic manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting AS9100 and customer quality requirements preferred.
• Experience with various CNC equipment (5-axis mills, lathes) and live tooling.
• Advanced CAM programming experience using Gibbs CAM, Siemens NX, Mastercam, or equivalent software. NX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis machining centers.
• Determine tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and work holding solutions to maximize productivity and quality.
• Perform program proof-outs, first article inspections, and process validation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction, and cost savings.
• Collaborate with Technical Planning, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues and improve throughput.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and tooling lists.
• Support MRB, corrective actions, and root cause investigations related to machining operations.
• Utilize GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability and compliance of machined components.
• Produce SolidWorks models from existing aircraft drawings
• Establish Mfg. required processes including any allowances for special processing or future assembly.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

Gibbs CAM

Siemens NX

Mastercam

SolidWorks

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Reading aerospace drawings

ERP/MRP

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Gibbs CAM

Mastercam

Job description

Malones CNC is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers. You will determine tooling strategies, perform proof-outs, and validate processes on the production floor and in the office environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC programming in aerospace/precision machining, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks, NX, Gibbs CAM, or Mastercam.