CNC CAM Programmer, Multi‑Axis Machining

FFI Aerospace & Defense
  • Westminster, MD
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Shape precision manufacturing in Westminster, MD

    Picture a day where your toolpaths turn ideas into parts. You arrive in our Westminster, MD facility, open your CAM project, and translate complex drawings into efficient CNC programs that run right the first time. You walk the floor to verify a setup, fine-tune a cycle, and collaborate with engineers to shave seconds without sacrificing tolerance. If that sounds like your kind of impact, this role is for you.

    Core contributions

    • Create, refine, and validate CNC programs for diverse machining operations with an emphasis on accuracy and throughput.
    • Review and interpret blueprints, models, and specifications to generate precise machining instructions.
    • Set up and dial in CNC equipment for production runs, including calibration and verification.
    • Oversee in-process performance, ensuring quality and efficiency are consistently achieved.
    • Troubleshoot programming and machining challenges quickly and effectively.
    • Partner with engineering and production to streamline workflows and minimize waste.
    • Document programs, setups, revisions, and change history throughout production.
    • Stay current with advancements in CNC technology, tooling, and best practices.

    What you bring

    • Proven experience as a CNC Programmer or closely related position.
    • Hands-on proficiency with CAD/CAM and CNC languages including G-code.
    • Solid knowledge of machining methods, tooling selection, and cutting parameters.
    • Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints.
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
    • Clear communication and a collaborative mindset.
    • High school diploma or equivalent; a technical credential in CNC programming is a plus.

    Proficiencies that set you up for success

    • GD&T
    • CNC Tooling
    • Troubleshooting Skills
    • CNC Programming
    • G-Code
    • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
    • M-Code
    • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
    • Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
    • Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
    • Aerospace Manufacturing
    • Machine Setups for Production Runs

    Equipment and software you will work with

    • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas)
    • CNC Automation Solutions
    • 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
    • 2D Drawings (Solidworks)
    • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)
    • CAD Software (Solidworks)
    • CAM Software (Mastercam)
    • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Matsuura, Mazak, Haas)
    • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak)
    • Calipers and Micrometers
    • Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)

    Ready to turn complex requirements into clean code and world-class parts? Apply today.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestminster, MD

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Programmingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Horizontal Machiningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Designunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • SolidWorksunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vertical Machiningunmatched

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