Programmer

Position Summary

The Programmer role is to aid the engineering department by using computer software to program various machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes CATIA V5 software to develop programs to control contour-path machining of metal parts on 3 through 5 axis machine tools.
• Provide and create tool designs and concepts to achieve end item product build and production rate working within engineering and quality specifications.
• Ensures conformance to established procedures and quality level.
• Policy and conformance to Customer Engineering and Specifications.
• Analyzes drawings and part design data to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates, according to knowledge of machine shop processes, part specifications, and machine capabilities.
• Create computerized setup documents, including all tool requirements and CNC programs.
• Continuous improvement of Cutting methods to reduce cost, and improve quality. 
• Utilize CAD/CAM software to program fixtures and to develop drawings for the construction of tools of varying complexity and type.
• Tooling includes holding fixtures and drill jigs.
• Suggest changes to process or product design to simplify tooling and reduce cost.
• Must work with Production to determine type and sequence of operations related to tooling and production operations.
• Creates fixture setup documents and planning outlines for CNC programming.
• Ongoing self-training to increase personal effectiveness.
• Regularly report status of tasks and projects.
• Maintain records to organize and report status of personal backlog, and of tasks/project.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Aerospace experience preferred. 
• NC programming in CATIA V5 required.
• Requires 5+ years CAD/CAM experience and extensive knowledge of Vericut software.
• Strong machining background with cutting tool speeds and feeds required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Ability to handle diverse assignments from technical analysis, to economic justification, to data entry.
• Fixture design ability.

Interpersonal Skills

• Desire to service internal and external customers.