NC Programmer / Operator

TAE Aerospace group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA

HSA

Life and disability insurance

Generous vacation leave

401(k) company match

Wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Regular workplace events

Job summary

Marand in Fort Worth (US) seeks a skilled NC Programmer/Operator to generate CNC programs, assist in setup, prove out programs, and help manufacture complex components and assemblies. You’ll work on development and prototyping programs to improve machining strategies.

You will read process plans, optimize CNC programs for efficiency, and contribute to continuous improvement while designing fixtures and tooling for machining centers. Safety and quality are emphasized in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Machine Tool Technology Diploma or equivalent with programming experience on 3/4/5 axis machines.
• Experience applying machining strategies for aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, etc.
• Proficient in Mastercam for solid modelling and programming.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand the process plan and customer information, both written and digital.
• Able to read, edit, and optimize CNC programs for machining efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end manufacturing from setup to finished parts.
• Design fixtures and tooling for machining centers and assembly.
• Produce setup documentation and machine quality parts safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance output, quality, cost and delivery.
• Set up and operate machines safely according to Marand standards and maintain housekeeping.
• Follow internal work instructions and ensure parts meet specs with appropriate measuring tools.

Skills

NC programming

5-axis machining

Mastercam

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Education

Machine Tool Technology Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Programming Software

Fixture design

Measuring equipment

Job description

Take your career to new heights with Marand! Marand is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds complex equipment, tooling, and bespoke products for top-tier clients including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Carbon Revolution.

We offer complete manufacturing solutions, from project management and design to installation, commissioning, ongoing support, and spare parts. Our team is known for successfully delivering complex technology transfers and supporting major defence and industrial programs both locally and internationally.

Marand is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.

Join Marand and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and your career growth — all while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.

Why Work for Marand?

• Competitive pay
• Various benefit programs, including health insurance, FSA, HSA, life and disabilityinsurance
• Generous vacation leave
• 401(k) company match
• A comprehensive physical, mental and financial Wellbeing Program
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Regular workplace events and functions

About the Role

We are looking for highly motivatedNC Programmer/Operator who will be responsible for generating CNC programs, assisting in job setup, program prove out, and assisting in the manufacturing of complex components and assemblies. This includes opportunities to work on development, prototyping programs, with personal development in machining strategies.

• Understand process plan including all customer supplied information, both written and digital
• Able to read, edit, and optimize CNC programs for machining efficiency
• Responsible for taking product from start to finish including machining, forming, and assembly
• Design fixtures and tooling for machining centers and assembly
• Produce documentation for machine operators to set-up and machine quality parts both safely and efficiently
• Contribute to continuous improvement techniques to improve output, quality, cost and delivery.
• Set up and operate machine(s), as needed, safely and competently in accordance with Marand's standards, ensuring that good safety and housekeeping are in order.
• Work to the standards in place and internal work instructions.
• Ensure all components produced meet specifications using appropriate measuring equipment such as micrometers, Vernier, gauges, and Bore Gauges.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Machine Tool Technology Diploma or equivalent work experience programming 3, 4, 5 axis machining centers, and multi-tasking machines.
• Experience in applying the correct machining strategies for aluminum, stainless, titanium, etc.
• Proficient in using Mastercam for both solid modelling and programming.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong problem solving.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain focused and "take it up a notch" when working under pressure or to tight deadlines.
• Physically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

Marand is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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