CNC Programmer (Mill/5-axis)Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Boulder County
Compensation: $40.00 - $55.00 / hour
DescriptionOur
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.
