CNC Programmer 4 & 5 Axis

CNC Programmer

Do you enjoy taking a complex aerospace drawing and figuring out exactly how to machine it? As our CNC Programmer, you'll turn engineering designs into the programs, tooling, and processes used to manufacture highly complex aerospace components. You'll work with NX, CATIA, Vericut, 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining, developing and verifying programs before they ever reach the production floor. Whether you're growing your CNC programming career or you're an experienced programmer who can take on advanced 5-axis parts, we have opportunities at multiple levels.

Your programs will directly support the manufacturing of precision components used in fighter jets, satellites, and some of today's most advanced aerospace programs.

Why Join Orizon Aerostructures?

We manufacture and assemble some of the most complex monolithic machined parts using some of the fastest, most advanced CNC machines and manufacturing technologies in the world. You'll work alongside experienced programmers, engineers, machinists, and quality teams while continuing to build your skills and take on increasingly complex aerospace programs.

What's in This for You:

• Competitive Pay: $25 - $55 per hour based on experience and location
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30 pm
• Exceptional Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, Flexible Spending Account, PTO
• * Locations available:
  Wichita, KS / Olathe, KS / Grove, OK / Chanute, KS

Your New Role:

• Review and interpret aerospace drawings, customer requirements, and GD&T
• Develop CNC programs using NX and/or CATIA
• Design tooling, fixtures, work holding, and machining processes
• Program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining based on your experience level
• Use Vericut to simulate and verify programs before releasing them to production
• Work directly with Manufacturing/Application Engineering, Planning, and Quality to improve production processes
• Develop setup sheets, operation instructions, and work instructions
• Support first-piece acceptance and establish in-process verification requirements
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues
• Improve first-pass yield, cycle times, programming hours, and overall machining performance
• Participate in Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Maintain and archive proven programs for production
• Support production to keep quality and delivery schedules on track

What You Need to Succeed:

• CNC programming experience in a machining/manufacturing environment
• Experience with NX and/or CATIA
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Understanding of cutting tools, tool holders, cutter geometry, boring bars, inserts, fixtures, and work holding
• Ability to develop machining processes and tooling for CNC programs
• Knowledge of precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and indicators
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• Aerospace or aerostructures experience strongly preferred
• Vericut experience preferred

Your Experience Will Determine Your Level:

Level 1 – CNC Programmer

• Program basic 3-axis parts
• Develop tooling and processes using established programming plans
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Use NX/CATIA and Vericut to support program development and verification
• Participate in RCCA and production process improvements

Level 2 – CNC Programmer

• Independently program 3- and 4-axis parts
• Program basic 5-axis parts with minimal supervision
• Build Vericut projects to verify CAM processes
• Design work holding and tooling for your programs
• Work toward first-pass yield, cycle-time, and programming-hour goals
• Provide technical support to Level 1 Programmers

Level 3 – Senior CNC Programmer

• Independently program complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis aerospace parts
• Develop work holding and tooling for complex programs
• Build Vericut machine, control, and tool-management files
• Lead RCCA investigations
• Mentor and train Level 1 and Level 2 Programmers

Level 4 – Advanced CNC Programmer

• Handle the most advanced programming responsibilities across 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining
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