NC Programmer / Operator

TAE Aerospace group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Life and disability insurance

401(k) company match

Wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Regular workplace events

Job summary

Marand is seeking an NC Programmer/Operator to generate CNC programs, assist in setup and fixtures, and support manufacturing of complex components. You will contribute to development and prototyping programs, with growth in machining strategies, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Join a team delivering advanced engineering solutions with opportunities for personal development and flexible work arrangements. Experience in 3-5 axis machining and Mastercam is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in machinist/Tool technology or similar; Mastercam expertise preferred.
• Experience programming 3-5 axis machines and multiple machines.
• Knowledge of GD&T and reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to optimize machining strategies for aluminum, stainless, titanium.
• Strong problem solving and attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Generate CNC programs and prove-out components for complex parts.
• Assist in job setup and fixture/tooling design for machining centers.
• Manufacture complex components and assemblies from start to finish.
• Develop and prototype new programs and machining strategies.
• Read/process plans and ensure part quality with proper measurement.

Skills

Mastercam

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Machine Tool Technology Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Machining centers

Fixture design

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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