CNC Programmer (2nd Shift)

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures. NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position, which runs approximately from 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.
Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
Python programming experience or similar

Responsibilities

Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
Work with various CAM softwares (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, 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