The CNC Programmer develops complete machining solutions for precision aluminum components used in the aerospace and defense industries. This position is responsible for planning machining strategies, designing workholding and fixturing, creating CNC programs and setup documentation, and supporting production to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes. Successful candidates enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating across departments, and continuously improving quality and productivity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review customer and internal drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to develop accurate and efficient machining strategies.
- Design workholding, fixturing, and custom tooling to support safe, repeatable and efficient CNC machining processes.
- Develop CNC programs, setup documentation, and associated manufacturing documentation required to support a repeatable manufacturing process.
- Select cutting tools, machining strategies, and operation sequences to optimize quality, cycle time and manufacturability.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings for custom tooling and workholding using SolidWorks.
- Develop probing routines and macro programs to support machining, inspection, and process automation as required.
- Support CNC machining operations during setup, prove-out, and production by troubleshooting machining issues and implementing program improvements.
- Maintain CNC programs, documentation, and revision history in accordance with company standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, legacy program improvements, and cycle time reduction.
- Collaborate with CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and fellow CNC Programmers to develop robust manufacturing processes and drive successful project execution.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ Years of CNC milling programming using CAM Software
- SolidWorks, or parametric modeling software
- GD&T Interpretation and blueprint reading
- Microsoft Office
- Process planning, setup documentation, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining processes.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- CAMWorks
- Mazak and FANUC controller experience
- Aerospace machining experience
- CNC Lathe programming
- Macro programming
- Renishaw probing
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Education reimbursement program for professional development
- Climate-controlled facility
- Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
- Complimentary coffee and refreshments
- Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
- Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
- Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
- Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
- Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.
Work Environment
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
- Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products.
- Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
- Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.
Essential Functions Disclaimer:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
ABOUT HEICO:
Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.
Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.