CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)

Impulse Space•Louisville, CO

10d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Our CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations, with a strong emphasis on 5-axis machining and programming. This role is tasked with developing and optimizing machining programs, working directly with 5-axis and other CNC machines, and interfacing with engineering teams, leadership, machinists, and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, etc.)
4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns
Demonstrated experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
Demonstrated ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
Demonstrated experience with Hermle 5-axis machines and/or Hermle automation systems with Siemens controllers
4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
Python programming experience or similar
Experience programing machines and developing machining and inspection cycles to be run unattended

Responsibilities

Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC machining programs primarily using hyperMILL
Work with various CAD/CAM software (hyperMILL, NX, ESPRIT, etc.) and demonstrate a strong ability to learn and become an expert in new software rapidly
Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Siemens, Mazatorl, Haas NGC, etc.
Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines
Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise
Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.
Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
Provide consistent ideas for process improvements
Operate machines equipped with automation (pallet pools, expanded magazines, bar feeders, etc.)
Develop robust on machine inspection strategies that enable low risk, efficient, lights out manufacturing of complex components