CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

This position reads and interprets technical blueprints and design models and inputs the product design into the computer modeling software programs, sets up and operates CNC Mill and Lathe.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Programs, set up and operates CNC Mill and Lathe.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specification, or sample part to measure dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
• Follows and/or creates instructions of setup sheets, and sets machine to the requirements.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mill, lathe, grinders, and shapers in accordance with setup requirements.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Records quality data on process output and controls process to maintain process control within requirements.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly
• Runs more than one machine when possible.
• Disposes of chips and maintains coolant cleanliness for longer coolant life.
• Performs regular maintenance and cleaning of machines and work areas as detailed on on 5S worksheet and records completion of tasks as appropriate.
• Offers feedback and suggestions for process improvements to engineers and programmers.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient with G or M code
• Proficient with CAM software (MasterCAM, CAMWorks, or others)
• Ability to operate, set up and program CNC Lathe and CNC Mill in a 2D, 3 axis environment
• Experience with 3D, 5 axis is a plus

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ITAR/EAR Compliance: This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

This is a generic job posting for a CNC Programmer. Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

1105 E Pine St
St Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024
United States