What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC PROGRAMMER position at Phoenix Defense?
At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for a CNC Programmer.
The CNC Programmer is responsible for programming CNC machines for work related to technical documentation and other manufacturing specifications documents. This position works with general guidance in a team environment and requires dexterity and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Create positioning of carriage and/or tool, rate of feed, speed of rotation, tool changes, type of tool, sequence of operations and other variables.
- Create toolpath geometry using Mastercam and GibbsCAM.
- Interpret and edit G-Code.
- Create solid models and drawings using SolidWorks.
- Determine the suitability of a part for automation and may determine the appropriate machine assignments based on efficiency and quality requirements.
- Ability to proficiently work on complex blueprints, programming with unusual shapes, sizes, finishes and materials.
- Perform short runs on valuable and complex parts with potentially less opportunity to use trail runs to fine-tune programs.
ABOUT YOU:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- CNC Programmer Certificate, Associates or Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years of experience as a CNC Programmer on 3, 4, and 5 axis lathes and mills.
- 5 years of experience as a CNC Programmer using MasterCam Software.
- Experience programming Heidenhain, Fanuc, Haas, Okuma CNC controls required.
- Understand and implement modern machining technology.
- Proficiently interpret in-depth aerospace blueprints
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Team-player who can handle working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Work with minimal supervision and potentially provide work training and direction to others.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.
- Manual dexterity skills required.
BENEFITS:
- 401K
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance for professional growth
- Perks at Work - employee discount program
