Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Seeking an experienced fabrication specialist and machinist with expertise in complex parts development, providing autonomy over their fabrication approach, fixture design/fabrication, tooling, CAM programming, setup, and machine operation.

The ideal candidate is a talented, creative, and motivated individual with a strong aptitude for problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and time management skills with an enthusiasm, aptitude and willingness to learn new state-of-the-art technologies and software. Given the nature of working in a high precision environment, meticulous attention to detail is paramount in successful execution and delivery of high-quality hardware that’s instrumental to program success.

The position supports high precision mechanical fabrication that oftentimes requires leveraging several advanced manufacturing technologies in series to achieve the final deliverable part.

• 10+ years of direct experience in simultaneous 5-axis machining, including setup, CAM programming, tooling selection, and CAM simulation
• Competency reading mechanical drawings and interpreting GD&T
• Ability to design and fabricate basic fixtures
• Experience using basic hand tools and inspection equipment, such as:
  Calipers, thread/pin gages, micrometers, dial indicators
• Previous experience with the following software types: CAM software, 3D CAD, MS Office (Excel. Word, Outlook)
• Enthusiastic to learn new fabrication techniques, technologies, and machine tools
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other Laboratory personnel to solve fabrication challenges
• Comfortable attending manufacturability reviews with confidence to participate and provide feedback
• Self-motivator with excitement for working in R&D environment supporting novel prototype development that demonstrates technology of national importance
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area and follow safety protocols
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

• Previous work in high mix, low volume job shop environment
• Solid Works CAD software
• hyper
  
  MILL CAM software
• M&H on machine inspection software
• Prior experience machining any of the following:
  Titanium, Invar, Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs), Hastelloy, 17-4 PH, Invar, Fiber Reinforced Composites
• Digital fabrication tools, such as;
  Model Based Definition (MBD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Aras Innovator)