Senior CNC Programmer

LIFEPORT LLC•Woodland, WA

5d•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today. Position Overview: The Senior CNC Programmer will program Aerospace components and fixturing using Mastercam, CAD models, and drawings. The Programmer is responsible for creation and revision of CNC programs for various multi-axis, horizontal and vertical machines, mills (3, 4, & 5 axis), lathes (single and dual spindle), routers (3 & 5 axis) and other equipment. The Senior Programmer supports current production and prototype projects while maintaining quality and safety standards. The Senior Programmer will work with manufacturing engineers, operations, quality and procurement to develop the most efficient manufacturing process possible. As the lead programmer in this position, it is required to mentor and train less experienced programmers and maintain consistent programming practices across the team.

Requirements

Technical Skills – pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and shares that expertise with others
Customer Service – responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures and supports the organization’s goals and values
Motivation – demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, while finding ways to improve and promote quality
Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
Excellent communication both written and verbal
Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting required
High school diploma or GED and ten+ years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to, and educate others to, calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Proficient with Mastercam, Outlook, ERP Manufacturing software, and time and attendance payroll systems
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

Responsibilities

Develop G-code for 3, 4 & 5 axis, as well as single and dual spindle, machines using Mastercam, and SolidWorks software
Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, to include GD&T requirements
Assemble quotations including required materials, tooling, fixtures, set-up time, and run time of new parts and assemblies based on provided engineering data
Analyze work orders, drawings, specifications, and design data to determine order of operations, tool selections, machine speeds and feed rates
Programs machine by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
Develop accurate and efficient fixtures for complicated part production when required
Check completed programs, both own and created by others, by running simulations or tests
Write set-up sheets in specified format for a machine’s operator to guide setup
Enters/Manages verified programs in SolidWorks EPDM system per standard process for reuse
Follow and contribute to Industry and AS9100 aerospace standard procedures maintenance and creation
Work with operators, programmers, and manufacturing engineering to revise programs to eliminate errors and re-test programs to check that problems have been solved
Work with operators, programmers, and manufacturing engineering to revise programs to optimize efficiency
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Lead and participate in LEAN manufacturing activities
Maintain knowledge of current industry trends, processes and tool information

Benefits

PTO – Paid Time off
Personal leave
Annual performance bonus program
Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
Paid company holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
401K with employer contribution
Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
Employee life assistance program
Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.