Programmer Machinist

Axillon Aerospace•Baltmore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Programmer/Machinist performs semi-repetitive specialized machine operations. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in an autonomous and innovative environment which requires flexibility and foresight. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. The Programmer/Machinist will be expected to be self-sufficient and detailed.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of 10 years of experience with precision machining.
CNC Programming: 5+ years
3+ years MasterCam experience is required.
Strong PC knowledge, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Master Cam, Catia
Experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Nice To Haves

CMM experience preferred.
Vericut experience a plus
5-axis programming experience preferred.
Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works independently from complex blueprints and written or verbal ideas in order to fabricate, alter or repair complex and costly parts where required tolerances are often unusually close and complex and are extremely difficult to acquire and maintain.
Designs and fabricates own tooling and fixtures to perform complex operations using a variety of metals and materials.
Utilizes expert understanding or mathematical and mechanical principles and formulas to calculate compound angles, bends and other engineering design details.
Plans and performs complex machining of parts using a variety of progressive operations.
Incorporates an expert knowledge of the material in use and how it performs on standard and CNC metal and core cutting machines in order to create the most efficient and effective process.
Create and maintain the CNC Programming for both Lathe and Mill machines.
Create strong setup instructions for the Lathes and Mills.
Work alongside the machinists to assist with troubleshooting of problems/issues
Collaborates with QA as necessary on setup approval, final inspection, or any inspection process that would be evaluating the machining strategy/process.
Works closely with engineers, using drawings, sketches, verbal instructions and experimental ideas, which have not been incorporated in original drawings to create engineering prototypes.
Estimates and plans specific projects and coordinates the work effort of others.
Provides set-up instructions and guidance to other employees.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.