CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)

Impulse Space

$83K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience with various CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT)
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills or mill-turns
  • Experience with manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
  • Ability to quickly learn new CAM software and manage extensive tool libraries

Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot machining programs on 5-axis CNC machines
  • Produce hardware using various machines and OEM software
  • Manage digital tool libraries to enhance shop throughput
  • Implement process improvements and troubleshoot production bottlenecks
  • Design and machine custom tooling for rapid part manufacturing

Benefits

  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Eligibility for stock options as long-term incentives
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Full Job Description
CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boulder County

Compensation: $40.00 - $55.00 / hour

Description

Our CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations, with a strong emphasis on 5-axis machining and programming. This role is tasked with developing and optimizing machining programs, working directly with 5-axis and other CNC machines, and interfacing with engineering teams, leadership, machinists, and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
  • Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC machining programs primarily using hyperMILL
  • Work with various CAD/CAM software (hyperMILL, NX, ESPRIT, etc.) and demonstrate a strong ability to learn and become an expert in new software rapidly
  • Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Siemens, Mazatorl, Haas NGC, etc.
  • Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines
  • Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
  • Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
  • Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise
  • Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.
  • Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
  • Provide consistent ideas for process improvements
  • Operate machines equipped with automation (pallet pools, expanded magazines, bar feeders, etc.)
  • Develop robust on machine inspection strategies that enable low risk, efficient, lights out manufacturing of complex components


Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, etc.)
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns
  • Demonstrated experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
  • Demonstrated experience with Hermle 5-axis machines and/or Hermle automation systems with Siemens controllers
  • 4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
  • Python programming experience or similar
  • Experience programing machines and developing machining and inspection cycles to be run unattended


Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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