Cnc Programmer

L.A. Turbine - Greater Los Angeles Area 
L.A. Turbine is a design and manufacturing company creating application-specific, highly engineered turboexpanders that are used in hydrocarbon processing, geothermal power generation, and other power-recovery or refrigeration applications in industrial processes worldwide. Expert field service, repair, and spare parts are available for all types of turboexpanders.
The company’s operation is vertically integrated with broad engineering expertise and analytical competency, multi-axial CNC machining capability, mechanical assembly, PLC and electrical assembly, complete metal fabrication, and testing facilities that include resonance, balancing, pressure, performance, and mechanical run test.
Position Summary:  Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. CNC programmer requires the use of computer numerically controlled or CNC programs to be used for automating machinists’ tools by using computer generated electronic data. 

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•    CNC Programmer will develop efficient CNC programs to machine precision parts.
•    Write and optimize CNC programs for 2 and 3 axis. (4 and 5 axis machining is a plus ).
•    Must fully understand G and M CNC programming codes.  
•    Continuously improve manufacturing process by ensuring product quality, reduced cycle times and lead times.  
•    Regulate machining factors of speed, feed, torque and coolant flow.  
•    Create and compile all necessary documents to aid in programming.
•    Experience in CNC machine setup and tool selection.   
•    Ability to program using Solid Models.  Is a plus.
•    Live tooling a plus.
•    Extensive use of calipers, micrometers or any precision measuring instrument.  
•    Experience with HAAS CNC Mills & Lathe machines  (HAAS  Trunion or similar 5-axis CNC machines a plus.)
•    Ability to work with tight tolerances.
•    Creates instructions for machinists.
•    Reviews 3D CAD design blueprints.
•    Makes calculations for programming including where materials should be cut.
•    Translates instructions into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.
•    Checks completed programs by running simulations or tests.
•    Prepares geometric layout of designs using proper software.
•    Makes improvements to set up times for a task and contouring of complex shapes.
•    Monitors all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.

High school diploma/GED; college degree preferred.
•    5+ years of experience of 2D programming on both lathe and mill. 
•    5+  years of experience working with 5 axis milling (Haas Machinery a plus) 
•    5 years of machine background with rotating equipment and/or turbomachinery preferred.
•    Proficient in excel and outlook.
•    Proficient in Mastercam 2018.
•    Ability to read blueprints.  
•    Must have excellent organization, verbal and written communication.  
•    Ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
•    Ability to perform tooling setups a plus. 
•    Complies with all safety rules and regulations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform 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 associate is regularly required to stand, walk and/or balance, use hands and fingers to type, handle, feel, grasp, pushing, and pulling and talk and hear. The individual is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and repetitive motion. The individual is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The individual may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position is subject to an uncontrolled manufacturing shop with environmental conditions, which could expose the associate to heat and cold weather, noise and oils as well as subjected to hazards such as, but not limited to, moving parts and vehicles, heat and chemicals and electrical current.