Why this role stands out
Advance your career by programming complex 5-axis milling for cutting-edge aerospace and semiconductor components, with the opportunity to design your own fixtures and prove out your programs on the shop floor. If you have a strong background in CNC programming and hands-on machining, you will thrive in this role, which offers competitive compensation and eligibility for an annual bonus. Apply now to join a reputable manufacturing facility and contribute to critical defense and technology systems.
Quick overview
Job description
Overview
We're hiring a CNC Programmer for our aerospace machine shop & manufacturing facility outside Mesa, AZ
The parts go into defense and semiconductor systems, and the work is advanced 5-axis milling on exotic materials, with workholding and fixturing you design yourself.
Use your hands-on machining skills to prove out your own programs on the floor and set up operators to run them.
Compensation
- $80,000 – $95,000 / yr
- 7.5% annual bonus eligibility
Shift
- 1st Shift (Monday - Friday)
Responsibilities
- Programming: Write and optimize complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mill programs in NX or Mastercam.
- Fixture Design: Design workholding and tooling for aerospace and semiconductor parts.
- Prove-Outs: Assist complex setups on the floor with the machinists.
- Work Instructions: Write fabrication, assembly, and installation instructions for production.
- Root Cause Analysis: Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and process issues to corrective action.
- Cycle Times: Apply Lean Manufacturing to cut downtime and manufacturing cost.
- Engineering Changes: Evaluate changes and recommend new equipment or processes.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of CNC mill programming
- 3+ years hands-on CNC machining and setups
- High proficiency in NX or Mastercam
- Reads complex drawings and applies GD&T
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced 5-axis machining experience
- Experience machining exotic materials
- CNC lathe programming experience
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with match
- PTO
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