CNC Programmer

Description

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Responsibilities :

· Write, develop, and edit CNC programs in conjunction with continuous improvements

· Plan machining operations by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters;

interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

· Coordinates with engineering and manufacturing staff to resolve issues regarding manufacturability of designs

· Create Programming instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

· Analyze drawings, blueprints, and design data in order to calculate correct part dimension for machines,

tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.

· Occasionally set up and operate CNC equipment as needed.

· Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing,

knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to

quality assurance procedures and processes.

· Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers, and fixtures and gauges

to check work and perform detailed inspection of parts produced

· Read Instrumentation and gauges to accurately measure dimensions on parts being machined within specified tolerance.

· Completing quality control tests during the manufacturing stage and on the final product.

Requirements

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in CNC programming

· Experience programming 5 Axis vertical and horizontal mill machines.

· Must have knowledge of high temp alloy metals such as titanium, Inconel, aluminum and stainless steels

· Must be proficient in CATIA V5

· Must having working knowledge of 3D solid modeling concepts and design skills.

· This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

FMI Aerostructures is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by application law.