CNC Operator jobs in Tacoma, WA

Pegasus Northwest located in Kent, WA is currently looking for a CNC Programmer to join our team in a fast paced and rewarding environment. We are a company that believes in work-life balance and offer our employee's Health Benefits, 401K, Personal Time, Holiday Pay, On-Site Gym, and Wellness Programs and Young Life Activities.

Since 1997 Pegasus Northwest, Inc. has built an exceptional reputation of quality and service in the Aerospace Industry by being the premier water jet cutter in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about us please visit www.pegasusnw.com

We are looking for a person that is positive, energetic, forward-thinking and can be a part of a team.

Job Duties:

Operates optical programming (digitizing) equipment to generate numerical control (NC) program used to control NC machines. Create computer drafting and graphic designs for projects as needed. Reviews and processes CNC Manufacturing Orders. Utilizes CAD.CAN and Graphic Design software to generate NC part programs for various CNC Machinery. Creates detailed drawings, sketches, notes and instructions required for the shop to accurately produce parts. Operates optical programming (digitizing) equipment to generate numerical control (NC) program used to control NC machines. Create computer drafting and graphic designs for projects as needed. Reviews and processes CNC Manufacturing Orders. Utilizes CAD.CAN and Graphic Design software to generate NC part programs for various CNC Machinery. Creates detailed drawings, sketches, notes and instructions required for the shop to accurately produce parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan nesting's and programs for all new parts.
Reverse engineer using FARO Arm to digitalize/reverse engineer customer parts, templates, PCM (Photo Contact Master), etc.
Verify all processing details; material type, machinability: including grain directions, tolerances, textures, material type, fabrication, etc.
Streamline flow of processing between planning, programming, and productions.
Prioritize and process all orders in a timely fashion to ensure steady production.
Review all P/O's to verify all information is correct for 100% customer satisfaction.
Give support to planning and sales department for any specific needs
Give support to machine operators in all areas of operation.

Analyzes drawings, specifications, models and PCM’s to determine program input data such as hole sizes, tool sizes, reference points, and direction of machine cutting paths. Calculates data such as starting point coordinates (location), size of parts or panels, and number of parts per unit of material. Creates CAD models from interpreted data. Uses CAD model to create toolpaths for machine tools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); design, drafting and/or graphic design experience. Experience with waterjets and/or routers in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Design software (Adobe Illustrator, etc); Development software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems (AutoCAD, MasterCam, Catia, etc). Knowledge of G-Code, blueprint reading and GD&T