Programmer

Position Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes CATIA V5 software to develop programs to control contour-path machining of metal parts on 3 through 5 axis machine tools.
Provide and create tool designs and concepts to achieve end item product build and production rate working within engineering and quality specifications.
Ensures conformance to established procedures and quality level.
Policy and conformance to Customer Engineering and Specifications.
Analyzes drawings and part design data to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates, according to knowledge of machine shop processes, part specifications, and machine capabilities.
Create computerized setup documents, including all tool requirements and CNC programs.
Continuous improvement of Cutting methods to reduce cost, and improve quality.
Utilize CAD/CAM software to program fixtures and to develop drawings for the construction of tools of varying complexity and type.
Tooling includes holding fixtures and drill jigs.
Suggest changes to process or product design to simplify tooling and reduce cost.
Must work with Production to determine type and sequence of operations related to tooling and production operations.
Creates fixture setup documents and planning outlines for CNC programming.
Ongoing self-training to increase personal effectiveness.
Regularly report status of tasks and projects.
Maintain records to organize and report status of personal backlog, and of tasks/project.

Qualifications:
NC programming in CATIA V5 required.
Must have strong computer skills and attention to detail.
Requires 5 years CAD/CAM experience and extensive knowledge of Vericut software.
Strong machining background with cutting tool speeds and feeds required.
Fixture design ability.
Desire to service internal and external customers.
Ability to handle diverse assignments from technical analysis, to economic justification, to data entry.
Aerospace experience preferred.
BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work experience.