CNC Programmer - Santa Ana

Role Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role provides manufacturing CNC programming for multi-axis turning and milling of complex aerospace components. Support new product introductions, product transfers, and the continuous improvement projects. Provides technical support as required for manufacturing operations. This role is Exempt under FSLA classification.

Essential Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

* Utilize Catia V5 to develop and create CNC programs for multi-axis turning and milling to support production requirements for assigned product lines under given time frames and costs allowances.

* Process planning, creation of operation sheets and detailed set-up sheets for production.

* Support CNC operators during setup, prove-out and production operations.

* Concept required fixturing and provide shop drawings for fixture fabrication. Support the toolroom staff or suppliers during fabrication processes.

* Provide detailed lists of cutting tools to operations and tool crib staff.

* Achieve machining goals of run and set up time to adhere to production metrics and support continuous improvement efforts.

* Work collaboratively with other team members and functions to meet/exceed customer requirements for on time delivery, first time quality and cost effective solutions

* Work non-standard hours as necessary to meet customer requirements (i.e. After hours, weekends, etc.)

* Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $80,000,00 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma/GED equivalent

* 10 years of CNC Programming experience

* Shop floor experience and intimate knowledge of milling and turning machine capability and functionality.

* Fully versed with initiating and developing CNC programs on the machine and working with machine operators to prove-out the process

Desired Skills/Characteristics

* Aerospace experience preferred

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required

* Sense of urgency in problem resolution.

* Team player with excellent people skills

* Strong knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes as attained through CNC machine setup & operation

* Experience with MasterCam/Unigraphics NX programming for CNC Equipment and CAD modeling and programming of tight tolerance complex surfaces.

* Experience with Vericut simulation software preferred.

* Experience with Post Processing software preferred.

* Extensive experience in cutting tool technology and applications

* Experienced with aerospace alloys, Titanium, Inconel, Aluminum and Alloy Steel machining.

* Proven ability to develop, recommend and implement process and manufacturing improvements

* Excellent office computer skills - Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Project and Excel

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling etc.)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle product and/or components related to process. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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