CAD/CAM Programmer

Job Description

Description:

Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!

We are actively seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Programmer to join and grow in the PPG organization. Relocation assistance to the Santa Clarita, CA area is available. The Senior CAD/CAM Programmer works closely within engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support accurate and efficient CNC programs. The Senior CAD/CAM Programmer is comfortable with complex surfacing, contours, and tight tolerances.

Requirements:

• Develop highly efficient and repeatable programs for complex aerospace components.
• Utilize advanced programming skills to operate 3-5 axis mills, lathes and mill/turn machines, including expertise in Hermle, Doosan and Okuma systems.
• Plan manufacturing sequence from cradle-to-grave.
• Develop and maintain detailed setup sheets, sketches and manufacturing instructions.
• Design high-quality fixtures and tooling in support of new or existing programs.
• Collaborate with machinists in efficient set-ups and first article efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support, design, and optimize fixtures for streamlined manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot programming, technical and tooling issues for immediate resolution.
• Support with continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing processes.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 7 years of programming and machining experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Siemens NX CAM, Hypermill or Mastercam advanced experience required.
• Must have a detailed, organized, and systematic approach to projects.
• Strong background with advanced CNC control functions (Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc).
• Strong blueprint reading, shop math and GD&T skills.
• Familiar with industry-standard material and process specifications.
• Knowledgeable in cutter selection and modern manufacturing methods.
• Comfortable holding tight tolerances on high value parts.
• Experience with exotic or high-temp materials.
• Strong communication skills and working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Additive or 3D printing experience desired.
  
  

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is based on industry specific experience and demonstrated ability
  
  

Relocation

• Relocation assistance to the Santa Clarita, CA area is available
  
  

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

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