Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in the aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry-leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through collaboration, accountability, transformative, and shared belief in our vision.

SUMMARY:

The CNC Programmer will be responsible for creating and documenting an efficient and accurate CNC machining process to meet internal and customer requirements of precision aluminum thermal components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. This is a critical role within the manufacturing team and requires strict attention to detail as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review customer and internal drawings to fully understand the requirements and tolerances associated with each necessary component to create a proper machining approach.
• Design all necessary work-holding, fixturing, and custom tooling in Solidworks or Mastercam to support the CNC machining process.
• Create accurate CNC programs and associated setup documentation for all required workholding and fixturing.
• Create manufacturing drawings for all custom tooling using Solidworks for use by outside tooling vendors.
• Create efficient and accurate CNC programs and associated setup documentation using Mastercam for all CNC operations required to create compliant components.
• Create probing and macro programs as required.
• Create in-process (IP) documents for critical features on each CNC operation.
• Maintain all NC code and associated documentation in the directory.
• Support Continuous Improvement and cost reduction efforts through the reprogramming of legacy components to improve overall process quality and reduce cycle times.
• Support CNC Machining during the setup and production process for all required CNC program updates
• Collaborate with other CNC Programmers to develop best practices and innovative approaches to complex machining challenges.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines such as Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to ensure each project is a success.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 Years of CNC Milling Programming (Mastercam preferred)
• CNC Milling Programming (3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis preferred)
• CNC Lathe Programming (Preferred)
• Probing and Macros (Preferred)
• Solidworks
• Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical challenges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with a mouse for long periods. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office, Plant, Warehouse or Remote locations:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee is exposed to noise and aluminum particles. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas. The employee is required to wear safety glasses when in the plant. 

Conditions in remote locations vary, depending on the job requirements.