Senior CAD/CAM Programmer

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality product. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!
Paragon Precision, a Princeton Precision Group company is an industry leader in the aerospace & defense, outer space, and power generation industries. We are actively seeking an experienced and dedicated CNC Programmer to join and grow in the PPG organization. This role will require you to work closely with teams within engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to support accurate and efficient CNC programs. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with complex surfacing, contours, and tight tolerances.
Highlights and Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Tuition / professional development reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional HSA with company contribution
• Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost
• Limitless opportunity for advancement

Requirements

• Develop highly efficient and repeatable programs for complex aerospace components.
• Utilize advanced programming skills to operate 3-5 axis mills, lathes and mill/turn machines, including expertise in Hermle, Doosan and Okuma systems.
• Plan manufacturing sequence from cradle-to-grave.
• Develop and maintain detailed setup sheets, sketches and manufacturing instructions.
• Design high-quality fixtures and tooling in support of new or existing programs.
• Collaborate with machinists in efficient set-ups and first article efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support, design, and optimize fixtures for streamlined manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot programming, technical and tooling issues for immediate resolution.
• Support with continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing processes.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• 7+ years of programming and machining experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Siemens NX CAM, Hypermill or Mastercam advanced experience required.
• Must have a detailed, organized, and systematic approach to projects.
• Strong background with advanced CNC control functions (Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc).
• Strong blueprint reading, shop math and GD&T skills.
• Familiar with industry-standard material and process specifications.
• Knowledgeable in cutter selection and modern manufacturing methods.
• Comfortable holding tight tolerances on high value parts.
• Experience with exotic or high-temp materials.
• Strong communication skills and working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Additive or 3D printing experience desired.

Salary Description
Up to $120,000.00 per year