CNC Programmer - Milling
veracity solutionsEast Aurora (NY)
About the role
CNC Programmer - Milling An individual that started in a machine shop operating CNC Machines, grew into a CNC Programmer, then acquired an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Hand-on machining and CNC Programming experience using experience. The selected candidate will develop and optimize CNC milling programs and machining processes for complex aerospace components while supporting production troubleshooting, tooling improvements, manufacturability reviews, and process optimization activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on CNC machining and programming experience, particularly within multi-axis milling environments, along with expertise in CAD/CAM systems, aerospace manufacturing, and precision machining of titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize CNC mill machining processes for new and existing aerospace components
Create detailed CNC programs and manufacturing instructions
Define:
- Operation sequences
- Tooling requirements
- Gauging requirements
- Machine setup requirements
- Generate machine-ready NC code and support prove-outs on the shop floor
- Support machining operations for high-precision milled parts and sub-assemblies
- Troubleshoot:
- Tooling issues
- Gauging issues
- Workholding challenges
- Inspection concerns
- Assist with machine setup and production support
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve producibility
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes and equipment
- Review engineering drawings for manufacturability
- Recommend design and process improvements
- Estimate:
- Setup/run times
- Tooling hours
- Manufacturing costs
- Support cost estimation activities for new business opportunities
- Work closely with:
- Manufacturing EngineersCNC Machinists
- Quality Teams
- Production TeamsMentor junior engineers and team members
- Support Lean Manufacturing and process optimization initiatives
Must-Have:
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in technical field with 3+ years of experience ORAssociate Degree with 6+ years of experience ORHigh School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of related experienceStrong CNC Mill Machining experienceExperience with:
- Multi-axis vertical machining centers
- Horizontal machining centers
- Minimum 3+ years of CNC programming experience using CAD/CAM software
- Hands-on machine setup and machining experienceStrong understanding of precision machining processes
- Ability to support production troubleshooting and prove-outs
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Aerospace manufacturing experienceExperience machining:
- Stainless steel
- TitaniumAluminumSiemens NX CNC programming experienceExperience with machine automation integration
- Experience inspecting machined components
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Core SkillsCNC ProgrammingCNC Milling
- Multi-Axis MachiningCAD/CAMSiemens NXAerospace Manufacturing
- Precision MachiningCNC Machine SetupNC Programming
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Tooling & Gauging
- Titanium Machining
- Stainless Steel Machining
- Aluminum Machining
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Shop Floor Troubleshooting
- Horizontal Machining Centers
- Vertical Machining Centers
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