CNC Programmer

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Manager Manual Labor Chicopee, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $66,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

The CNC Programmer, Airfoil Department is responsible for developing, proving out, and continuously improving CNC programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling machines used to produce complex turbine airfoil components. This role works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and shop floor personnel to ensure programs produce parts efficiently, safely, and to specification, and reports directly to the General Manager.

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs using CAM software for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling machines producing turbine airfoil components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and GD&T to create accurate, efficient machining programs for complex airfoil geometries.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, feeds and speeds, work-holding, and machining strategies to optimize cycle time, tool life, and surface finish.
• Prove out new and revised programs at the machine, including first-article setups, and make real-time adjustments to resolve issues during run-off.
• Troubleshoot and revise existing programs to address quality issues, tool wear, machine alarms, or process deviations identified during production.
• Partner with Quality to review first-article and in-process inspection data, adjusting programs and offsets as needed to maintain conformance to specification.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process planning, fixture/tooling design, and continuous improvement of airfoil machining processes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date program documentation, revision history, setup sheets, and tool lists for all programs.
• Support selection and design of tooling and work-holding fixtures in coordination with tooling engineering or outside vendors.
• Train and support machine operators and Tech Leads on program operation, offsets, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and scrap/rework and to improve throughput on airfoil CNC machines.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality systems (e.g., AS9100/ISO 9001) and customer specifications in all programming and documentation practices.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for programming-related nonconformances.
• Communicate program status, risks, and improvement opportunities directly to the General Manager as needed.

The CNC Programmer, Airfoil Department is responsible for developing, proving out, and continuously improving CNC programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling machines used to produce complex turbine airfoil components. This role works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and shop floor personnel to ensure programs produce parts efficiently, safely, and to specification, and reports directly to the General Manager.

• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs using CAM software for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling machines producing turbine airfoil components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and GD&T to create accurate, efficient machining programs for complex airfoil geometries.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, feeds and speeds, work-holding, and machining strategies to optimize cycle time, tool life, and surface finish.
• Prove out new and revised programs at the machine, including first-article setups, and make real-time adjustments to resolve issues during run-off.
• Troubleshoot and revise existing programs to address quality issues, tool wear, machine alarms, or process deviations identified during production.
• Partner with Quality to review first-article and in-process inspection data, adjusting programs and offsets as needed to maintain conformance to specification.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process planning, fixture/tooling design, and continuous improvement of airfoil machining processes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date program documentation, revision history, setup sheets, and tool lists for all programs.
• Support selection and design of tooling and work-holding fixtures in coordination with tooling engineering or outside vendors.
• Train and support machine operators and Tech Leads on program operation, offsets, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and scrap/rework and to…