CNC Programmer

Pursuit Aerospace • Stuart, FL

108d • Onsite

About The Position

A CNC Programmer translates blueprints into machine code to create finished products, which involves programming various CNC machines and fine-tuning their parameters to ensure parts meet exact specifications. Key responsibilities include analyzing technical drawings, developing and testing programs, and making necessary adjustments to machine settings for optimal accuracy.

Requirements

• Two (2) year Technical degree
• Two (2) years of related experience in CNC Programming and machine shop practices in the Aerospace industry, solid CAD modeling experience and fully fluent with Siemens NX for CNC Programming
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent mathematical, measurement, and technical skills
• Self-directed work ethic & time management skills to assure projects are completed on time
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints and prepare machining process
• Analytical skills to lead and solve problems to improve business process
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
• Must be a team player and work well with others in a cross functional team environment
• Ability to create macros for part probing
• Proficient with simulation software (Vericut preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of G code programming
• Knowledge and experience in the major aerospace alloy groups (titanium, stainless, nickel and aluminum)
• Thorough knowledge of quality control procedures
• Experience in 5-axis milling and superalloy turning
• Skilled in CNC post processor development and refinement
• Experience programming on-machine touch and laser tool setters
• Capable of evaluating tool lengths and diameters to support regrind cutting tools
• Expert computer software programming skills
• Sound project management and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Reviews current fixturing and provides support for new fixture design/revisions as required
• Recommends new cutting tools to improve existing programs and develop new
• Analyzes drawings, sketches, design data and specifications pertaining to parts to determine program paths/techniques
• Selects the appropriate tools and machine speed/feed rates according to the machine shop processes, part specifications and machine capabilities
• Provides information for instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide set-up and operation of the machine
• Optimizes existing programs
• Ensures quality control standards are maintained
• Maintains production schedules from the prototype run to production
• Provides shop floor support for the life of the program
• Documents set-up information and programming writing/support for various CNC 3, 4 and 5 axis milling operations
• Participates in process development, including creation of detailed router instructions, operation sheets, tool selection and fixture/tooling design
• Interfaces daily with manufacturing, engineering and quality functions
• Works with customers and suppliers to resolve process and design issues
• Incorporates lean manufacturing in cell environment and quick-change set-up, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees