NC Programmer

Futuramic; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Futuramic in Michigan seeks an experienced NC Programmer to support our machining team on critical aerospace programs. You will program with Mastercam, Cimatron, and CATIA, organize toolpaths, and prepare clear setup sheets for operators.

Responsibilities include mentoring machinists, reviewing blueprints for tolerances, and solving production challenges in a high-energy environment. Expect 56-hour weeks and up to 5% travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of machining and shop experience including set-up and programming.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and blueprints interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Program with Mastercam, Cimatron, and CATIA using CAD models and drawings.
• Organize toolpaths and tooling into clear formats for operators.
• Create setup and tooling sheets for machine operators.
• Guide machinists to ensure part quality and troubleshoot alarms or errors.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation; continuously learn new software.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

CAD software

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

Cimatron

CATIA

Job description

We are seeking an NC Programmer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to support critical mission programs within the aerospace industry. This role will be the direct support to our machining team across the organization. Our mission is to effectively continue to support our critical mission programs within the aerospace industry by growing our project support teams throughout our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming with Mastercam and Cimatron Software.
• Organizes toolpaths and tooling into understandable formats for the machine operators.
• Creating clear and concise setup and tooling sheets for machine operators.
• Use CAD models and drawings to provide missing dimensions and determine suitable manufacturing methods.
• Provide guidance to machinists as required to ensure the quality of parts produced.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and errors as they arise.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Program, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Specifying Technical Requirements to tell others about how parts, equipment, machined, or modified.
• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job
• Continuous schooling on Mastercam, Cimatron, and CATIA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong GD&T knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Mastercam and Cimatron software knowledge.
• Competent in CAD software.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong understanding of reading and understanding blueprints.
• Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
• Able to manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of machining and shop experience including set-up and programming.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a ‘Secret’ security clearance.

Work Conditions:

• Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.
• Exposure Types:
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Cuts and/or burns
  • Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
  • Noisy environment
  • Metal shavings
• Work Hours:
  • Standard work schedule, 56 hour work week
• Travel Requirements:
  • This position may involve travel up to 5% of the time.

Physical Demands:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Pay Rate and Benefits:

Futuramic is a privately held manufacturing business specializing in cutting-edge solutions for the Aerospace and Defense sectors. With our innovation, precision tooling, engineering, and commitment to excellence, Futuramic pushes the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense. Futuramic’s legacy is built on innovation and craftsmanship with talented engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople who take pride in building the future of flight and exploration.