CNC Programmer

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

Responsibilities associated with this position are typically performed in an office setting or designated administrative area and require visits to manufacturing areas that require appropriate personal protective wear and consistent observance of established safety policies at all times.

Summary of position:

The CNC Programmer develops programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment or systems. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.

Main responsibilities:

• Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
• Revise programs to eliminate errors and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films and design data in order to calculate dimensions, tool selection and machine speeds.
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths or hole locations and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii and curvatures.
• Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
• Compare encoded program or computer printout with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
• Write programs in the language of a machine’s controller and store programs on disks.
• Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Vocational training
• 2 years of programming experience

You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".