Sr. CNC Programmer and Machinist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use Mastercam to create new programs and review/edit existing CNC programs for production and development hardware
• As required, use Vericut to validate programs and maintain revision control on CNC programs
• Analyze piece parts for DFM to ensure that the parts are optimized for manufacturing and collaborate with engineering to recommend drawing changes as needed
• Take feedback from engineering and manufacturing teams to rapidly iterate on part processes and designs
• Set up, prove out, and operate programs on 3 & 5-axis mills. Perform in-process and first article inspections
• Support and mentor junior programmers and machinists
• Work with support teams to ensure machine care and preventative maintenance activities are completed
• Design and machine custom tooling and fixturing
• Take an active role in driving machine shop process improvements, ensuring shop cleanliness and organization is maintained to a high standard
• Submit purchase orders for tooling per job requirements and add tools to vendor managed inventory (VMI) list for standard components
• Support with material loading and handling

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Minimum 10+ years of CNC Mill programming and machining experience, including demonstratable expert working knowledge of Mastercam, superalloy machining, Haas CNC Machines and Controls
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Minimum 6+ years of CNC Mill programming and machining experience AND
• Certification and/or provable expert working knowledge of Mastercam
• Certification and/or provable expert working knowledge of Haas CNC Machines and Haas Controls
• Expert in superalloy machining
• Availability to work a standard 10-hour shift schedule (50 hours per week, overtime included).
  • Occasional weekends to support critical deadlines.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Expert proficiency in programming multi-axis CNC mills using Mastercam
Hands-on experience setting up, proving out, and operating 3- and 5-axis Haas machining centers
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and controlled technical documentation
Experience machining superalloys and aerospace-grade materials to tight tolerances
Working knowledge of in-process and first-article inspection methods and tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Experience in interpreting GD&T and providing feedback to engineers on best practices for ease of machining and inspection.
• Ability to read/interpret and work from controlled technical documentation and processes such as engineering drawings, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, manufacturing instructions, schematics, and parts lists
• Proficient usage of a PC; experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent concentration with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy, great organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Experience in aerospace, medical, or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of inspection tools and inspection processes
• Experience with Mastercam Blade Expert and impeller machining.
• Hands-on experience with metal 3D printed components.
• Experience with Vericut verification software
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100D

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand, squat, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally ascend/descend on ladders and/or work on rooftops.
• Ability to lift 25lbs repeatedly and often throughout the day.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and telepresence.
• Can work in an indoor manufacturing environment 70%, outdoors 30%
• Travel between our El Segundo (90%) and Port of Long Beach (10%) facilities as required. Occasional travel to our other in-state and out-of-state sites may be required.