NC Programmer II: Precision CNC for Aerospace Parts

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a CNC programmer to develop and maintain programs for complex 5-axis parts. You will analyze engineering drawings and define geometry to ensure parts meet blueprints and specifications.

The role involves mentoring operators and junior programmers, maintaining NC data, and aligning with cost, quality, schedule, and safety goals in a manufacturing environment. Training and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized programming certification preferred.
• 3+ years of NC programming experience with emphasis on 5-axis complex surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develops/revises/proofs NC programs for complex math-modeled and computer-generated parts surfacing to meet specs.
• Analyzes drawings, operations sheets, blueprints, process requirements and part complexity to determine feasibility of the program.
• Defines part geometry from various sources using CAD or Automated program Tools for NC machine tools.
• Develops manufacturing package including tool orders, setup sheets, cutting tool descriptions, NC operation sheets and program manuscript.
• Maintains software/document data to update NC programs reflecting engineering changes and protects traceability.
• Guides/mentors machine operators and lower level programmers to ensure support for manufacturing and engineering functions.
• Contributes to cost, quality, process, schedule and people objectives as part of business culture.
• Complies with company policy and government contracting requirements for US Government work.

Skills

NC programming

Math modelling

5-axis programming

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized programming certification preferred

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Vericut

Fanuc controls

Siemens 840D controls

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a CNC programmer to develop and maintain programs for complex 5-axis parts. You will analyze engineering drawings and define geometry to ensure parts meet blueprints and specifications.

The role involves mentoring operators and junior programmers, maintaining NC data, and aligning with cost, quality, schedule, and safety goals in a manufacturing environment. Training and growth opportunities are highlighted.