Senior CNC Programmer

About Company
HonorVet Technologies (SDVOSB) is a certified veteran-owned staffing and workforce solutions company recognized for its industry certifications, commitment to quality talent acquisition, and excellence in delivering IT, healthcare, federal, state, and SLED (State, Local, and Education) staffing services, helping organizations build reliable, compliant, and high-performing teams across mission-critical sectors.

Senior CNC Programmer
Location: Newnan, GA 30265
Duration: 6 months of contract and possibility of extension and FTE
Shift: Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm with 1 hour of lunch break)
 
Job Responsibilities:
This is a contract position for 4 - 6 months.
Responsible for technical/production support, process/product development and optimization of Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine systems for assigned areas and its applicability to NPI, Repair and OEM businesses. Leading moderate scope project teams producing new designs, repairs and processes; utilizing Lean tools and methodologies to positively impact the business metrics.

• Conduct inspections, modeling, and analysis for manufacturing new and repaired turbine, compressor, and Stator components
• Create CNC programs for new development projects, typically direct from a part drawing or CAD models.
• Should be able to direct, or at least assist, in the design of fixtures, tool purchases, or other materials to fully implement a working program.
• Download newly created or revised programs on various machining centers such as 3,4 or 5-axis mills, turning centers, lathes, mill/turn, EDM, etc. and prove out accuracy of the program.
• Assist in the generation of a “first article” prototype for overall process validation.
• Troubleshoot machining discrepancies as parts are transferred to Production.
• Revise existing CNC programs to reduce machining time, extend tool life, create overall process efficiency.
• Creates internal procedures for use by shop personnel while fabricating parts.
• Maintains systems to ensure shop only uses approved and current machining programs.
• Able to troubleshoot general machining activities throughout the shop.
• Create 3D models from blueprints for use in CNC programming and fixture design.
• Assists with production problems, changes, designs, costs, and product usage
• Prepare and deliver presentations of work to all levels of external and internal customers
• Trains less experienced technical staff
• Work in office and shop environments.
• Develops and implements technical solutions to a range of technical problems in a cross-functional team environment. Develop solutions that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Works with limited supervision in all aspects of role; determining priorities within assigned projects, requesting necessary resources internal and external, collaborating with peers to develop the designs, processes and or solutions needed to meet yearly goals and objectives.
• Understands matrix organizational structures and can maneuver through formal and informal channels to accomplish goals.
• Leverages all CPEX tools across all aspects of the role to better the operational and financial performance of the department and site.
• Collaborates with machining and CNC programming SME’s at other sites to develop best practices and evaluate new equipment, tooling, fixtures etc…

Behaviors:

• Consistently demonstrates our Values and Continuous Improvement Culture
• Takes ownership of commitments and consistently drives to meet objectives. Takes initiative to set goals if none are in place.
• Takes initiative to make recommendations and act on high impact priorities
• Strive to understand the business impact of internal projects/decisions; seek guidance from experts and other functions when making decisions with potentially high impact
• Receive and give feedback to improve self and others
• Understand direct responsibility and the role within the team; balance operational and functional priorities. Develops mutual trust with supervisors and cross-functional peers
• Understand place in the overall vision of the company and routinely ask where the business/site/function are going

 
Qualifications:
7-12 years of experience in the Aerospace or Power Generation Industry. Significant experience in CNC machine programming, preferably using Siemens NX for 5-axis milling and Siemens NX or GibbsCAM for turning. Extensive knowledge of machining, methods, materials, and process for optimizing tool life and part precision.
Familiarity with FANUC, Siemens Controls, Macro Programming and Probing are a plus

• Knowledge of techniques and tooling for machining a variety of Aerospace materials such as Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum Alloys.
• Knowledge of gas turbine manufacturing processes and 3D CAD modeling
• Knowledge of various measuring techniques including CMM, white light/laser scanning, gages, ... etc. and their use in developing designs
• Familiar with all aspects of airfoil manufacturing (casting, machining, ...etc.) and inspections
• Interpretation of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Knowledge of FAA guidelines for PMA and RS-DER requirements and compliance testing preferred
• Working knowledge of program management tools and skill set
• Thoughtful and effective communications skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

 
Typical Education:

• A.A.S. - associate in applied science from Technical College with focus on Machining and Machine Tool Technology
• Industry specific certificates for CNC programming or Traditional/Non-traditional Machining

OR

• BS Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical or Aerospace)