CNC Programmer
CNC Programmer – Aerospace Machining (Torrance, CA) Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a CNC Programmer to support its engineering department by using CAD/CAM software to program 3 through 5 axis machine tools for aerospace metal parts.
Responsibilities:
- Use CATIA, MasterCam and Vericut to develop programs for contour-path machining of metal parts on 3 to 5 axis machine tools
- Use CAD/CAM software to program fixtures and develop drawings and bills of material for tooling (holding fixtures, drill jigs, form blocks, check fixtures)
- Analyze drawings, part design data and tooling methods to determine tool paths, cutting tool selection, speeds and feeds
- Create setup documents, tool requirements and CNC programs; create fixture setup documents and planning outlines
- Work with shop floor leadership and production on new product development and operation sequencing
- Drive continuous improvement of cutting methods to reduce cost and improve quality; suggest process or design changes to simplify tooling
- Ensure conformance to established procedures, customer engineering requirements and specifications
Requirements:
- NC programming in MasterCam (required)
- 3+ years of CAD/CAM experience programming aerospace structural components from all types of metallic materials
- Experience with Vericut simulation and verification software
- CATIA programming knowledge (strongly preferred)
- Working knowledge of CNC machine controls and G-code; strong machining background with speeds and feeds for aerospace metals
- Ability to design and program fixtures and tooling
- Working knowledge of aerospace engineering models, drawings and specifications
- BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent work experience in programming and CNC machining