Machinist/Programmer

Role

• Read work instructions and prints for aerospace prototype and production parts, and produce them on a variety of equipment in our machine shop.


• Program and set up 2, 3, 5, and 9-axis CNC mills and lathes, including tooling creation, tool selection, and operation.


• Use data from Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) and hand tools to inspect parts and adjust the machining process to deliver conforming parts. 


• Document builds via Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control part configuration, document production issues, and keep traceability.


• Procure material and tooling for jobs as needed based on requests for parts and scheduled production.


• Own start to finish quality and part acceptance adhering to tightly tolerance features and critical characteristics.


• Write non-conformance tickets for defects created or found during the manufacturing process.


• Assist in training for new employees and other internal users of the machine shop.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).


• A minimum of 3+ years experience machining parts for aerospace, medical, gearing, or other high-precision industries.


• Experience in programming 3 and 5 axis mills utilizing a variety of toolpaths including simultaneous toolpaths.


• Experience in programming 2 and 3 Axis lathes utilizing a variety toolpaths including part transfer operations. 


• Knowledge of Solidworks, Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or other CAM software.


• Knowledge Fanuc or Siemens based CNC controllers.


• General material knowledge (Aluminum alloys, Steel alloys, etc). 


• Proficiency with inspection tools and experience dimensionally verifying hardware to engineering specifications.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures. 


• Ability to work in a neat, organized manner following all safety protocols and MES work instructions.


• Must be onsite 5 days a week.

Bonus

• Knowledge of Haas, Matsuura, DMG Mori, Makino machines.


• CMM programming experience (Zeiss preferred).


• Welding experience desired but not required ( TIG, UHV TIG, Ultrasonic, EBW, other bonding processes). 


• Honeycomb panel machining experience desired but not required.


• Exotic materials desired (7050,LiAL,TI, 3d Prints and other ASTM materials). 


• Composite fabrication knowledge desired but not required.


• Component cleaning, bagging and documentation knowledge desired but not required.