CNC Machinist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our team at Precision Castparts Corp. As a CNC Programmer, you will be responsible for designing complex tooling and preparing programs to manufacture work orders for complex aerospace and precision industrial fasteners on CNC equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze method sheets, product drawings, work drawings, and related specifications for each order to be processed and have any errors or inconsistencies resolved.
• Prepare programs for each operation scheduled to run on CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines.
• Select and assign drills, reamers, cutters, threading tools, form tools, fixtures, spacers, holders, cams, bushings, collets, etc. (tooling) necessary to setup and perform each operation as called for on the method sheet.
• Utilize existing or standard tooling wherever possible. Design complicated tooling or modify and improve existing tooling when standard tooling does not exist giving full consideration to the dimension requirements, material, shrinkage, formability, machinability, machining rates, etc.
• Prepare the necessary drawings for each new tool, assign part numbers and maintain part number files, parts books, reference files or other records used to locate tools and parts and to eliminate duplication.
• Prepare layout sheets as required, especially for complicated progressions or multiple tooling, to show manufacturing the position of each tool on turrets, carriages, slides, etc., the relationship to other tools and the sequences of operation.
• Tool check each order. Estimate the tool life for each work order and list the quantity of each item required. Review the availability of each item and prepare tool requisitions for all items not in stock.
• Review all first piece runs at the machine to assure product conformance and to prove the accuracy and efficiency of the program and method. Make any necessary changes to improve tool life and achieve the most economical cycle time.
• Review each order for possible cost reductions. Recommend method changes where CNC methods are more economical.
• Attend programming courses and seminars as required to become knowledgeable of new methods and equipment and the latest developments in the field.
• Resolve difficult and unusual problems, rarely refer problems to supervisor. Advise supervisor of all orders where the costs or delivery dates cannot be met. Prepare monthly summary of all cost improvements.
• Maintain daily contacts with Manufacturing, Production Control, Purchasing and other engineering departments.
• Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position.

Requirements:

• 5 years CNC programming experience
• Tooling selection experience
• Turning and milling capability (3 axis, 4 axis, and 3 +2 axis)
• GD&T knowledge

Education:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree.

ITAR Requirements:

Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR", 22 CFR As such, this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation is authorized for this position.