Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense, and space OEMs, Primes, and Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts machined using standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) to provide components for mission-critical civilian and defense programs.

The Manufacturing Engineer with CNC experience works in the thick of things, using top-of-the-line machinery to cut raw materials into functional items. They have a range of responsibilities, including interpreting blueprints, designing programs, and setting up machines to produce the components outlined in the program. They are also involved in maintaining, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure that everything is running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Fixture design and creation
• Tooling selection
• Create setup sheets and work instructions to hand off programs to operators
• Responsible for creating In Process Inspection Criteria (IPIC)
• Interfaces with Set-up Machinists and Quality Team
• Partner with managers on project prioritization
• Promote a safe work environment
• Maintain or improve legacy part quality standards and cycle times with process improvements per customer and company manufacturing standards, delivery commitments, and internal procedures and protocols

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with CNC programming lathes and/or mills
• Experience with CNC Lathe, Mill Turn, and 3- and 5-axis milling machines
• Experience with offline programming
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven cycle time reduction and program optimization
• Ability to identify training needs, tooling recommendations, and fixture design and implement best machining practices
• G-code familiarity Our work environment is fast-paced and professional while providing continued growth fostered by our commitment to teamwork.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401K match
• Long and short-term incentive plans
• Benefits start 1st of the month after the date of hire

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Primus Aerospace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.