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Lead CNC Programmer

Mason

Sylmar, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Algebra, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Capacity Management, Capacity Utilization, Computer Programming, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Geometry, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interface Controllers, Leadership, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Machining, Machining Operations, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Military, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Solid Modeling, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Trigonometry
LOCATION
Sylmar, CA
POSTED
Today
 Lead CNC Programmer
 
 
Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as control grips, throttles, HaWC controllers, and communications interfaces — for today’s advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components.
 
Title:
CNC Programmar
Job Family:
Production
Reports to:
Manufacturing Manager
FLSA Status
Non exempt
EEOC Class:
 Craft Worker
 
 
 
Summary
The Lead CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs for multi-axis machining operations while providing technical leadership to programmers and machinists. This position drives continuous improvement, process optimization, tooling strategy, fixture design, and manufacturing efficiency to support aerospace and defense production requirements. The Lead CNC Programmer serves as the primary technical resource for CNC programming and machining processes.
 
Position Duties
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead and mentor CNC Programmers and Machinists.
  • Establish programming standards and best practices.
  • Review and approve CNC programs prior to production release.
  • Lead process improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction and setup reduction.
  • Develop and maintain tooling, fixture, and programming standards.
  • Support capacity planning and machining strategy.
  • Participate in DFM reviews with Engineering.
  • Lead root cause investigations related to machining issues.
  • Support implementation of automation, probing, and lights-out machining.
  • Coordinate programming priorities and workload across the department.
  • Lead and mentor CNC programmers and machinists.
  • Establish programming standards and best practices.
  • Review and approve CNC programs before release.
  • Coordinate programming priorities and workload.
  • Drive setup reduction and cycle time improvements.
  • Lead DFM reviews with Engineering.
  • Develop tooling and fixture standards.
  • Support root cause and corrective action activities.
  • Train programmers on Mastercam and machining strategies.
  • Support machine utilization and capacity improvement initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
  • 10+ years Mastercam programming preferred.Solid Modeling: 3 years (Required)
  • 3+ years leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Aerospace/AS9100 experience preferred.
  • Vericut experience preferred
  • Use of SolidWorks and Cimco editor is a plus
  • Able to trouble shoot programming errors and make CNC’s run more efficiently
  • Knowledge of Horizontal and Vertical Mills Multi axis machines
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to read blueprints and advance GD&T knowledge
  • Good machining practice and knowledge of speeds and feeds.
  • Cutting technique for stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials required
  • Experience with working with castings is a plus
  • Must have knowledge of CNC G-codes and M-codes.
  • Knowledge of Renishaw probing use
  • Knowledge of HAAS and Fanuc control
  • General computer skills, including Microsoft office
  • Strong Shop Math; analytic geometry, algebra and trigonometry
  • High school diploma or GED
Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery
  • Reaches, bends, twists 
  • Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
  • Regularly perform repetitive tasks
  • Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C
 
Mason is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability
 


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About the Company

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Mason

Using our expert network and industry relationships to connect people with opportunity. Why us? We're connected. We spend our time making valuable connections, so you don't have to. Our eyes and ears are keeping up with your local market, full-time. We're knowledgeable.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
FOUNDED
1987
WEBSITE
http://www.masongroup.net

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