CNC Programmer

Alva Manufacturing is a fast-growing Aerospace Machine Shop located in city of Placentia currently supplying parts to Boeing Defense, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and many more. We utilize the most latest CNC technologies including 5-Axis Milling, Multi-Axis Turning, and Automated-Pallet Changing/Lights-out Production systems. Most of the products that we build here are flying to Space and to Mars. You should expect a family environment and a true teamwork culture at Alva. We strongly believe in quality and discipline that other members can truly rely on. The organization is expanding to multiple locations within Orange County and we are looking for additional team members that would like to grow their career with us.

Description:

The CNC Programmer is responsible for creating NC Programs for CNC Machines using CATIA, MASTERCAM, GibbsCAM, or FUSION360 and perform Verification using VERICUT or CAMPLETE, including but not limited to, 3-axis and 5-Axis Mills. The programmer shall be able to plan and program complex components with different material (e.g. Titanium, Stainless Steel, Inconel, and Aluminum). Have experience with macro programs is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Careful review of drawings, data, and engineering required to successfully program machining to customer requirements.
• Creation of programs to control the operation sequence and cycling of CNC machines.
• Efficient selection and application of available machines to jobs.
• Creation of setup forms with tooling details and work-holding plans.
• Programming of correct operational sequences, tooling changes, machine movements, & cycle speeds.
• Utilize drawings or CAD models to support program development.
• Support process optimization and machine utilization with updates as necessary.
• Provide input on process decisions and strategies
• Adhere to company and customer specifications, work instructions, engineering prints and work orders.
• Complete documentation of the materials and processes used in the process to maintain traceability of product.
• Mentoring of setup operators.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience programming using CATIA, MASTERCAM, GibbsCAM, or FUSION360
• Education: High School diploma or higher.
• Strong understanding of ANSY Y14.5 and GD&T engineering drawings.
• Familiarity of the AS9100 quality assurance system.
• Experience performing full set-ups, program edits, and holding tolerances as tight as +/- .0001"
• Complete understanding of machine control management, including mastering of all machine code terminology, usage, along with macro programming usage
• Awareness of cutting tool technology, to support application optimization
• Complete understanding and awareness of measurement and inspection tool usage
• Complete understanding of work-holding strategies and usage
• Ability to communicate application status both to department team to shop level associates, in terms of application status, issues, and requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, but also demonstrate an ability to work productively within the department team.
• Ability to read prints and update paperwork neatly, accurately, and in an organized manner.
• Ability to increase the level of performance of peers and subordinates.
• Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in English.
• Team and Customer focused attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills and the ability to think critically.

WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE ANSWER:

• What made you interested in working at Alva Manufacturing?
• Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour

Work Location: In person