CNC Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

CNC Programmer
The CNC Programmer develops, modifies, validates, and maintains CNC programs for Decavo's 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers used to manufacture aluminum tooling and trim composite parts. and supports machinists during program prove-out and production. The CNC Programmer works closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve manufacturability, quality, productivity, and schedule performance; and may occasionally set up and operate CNC equipment to validate programs or support production requirements.
CNC Programming and Process Development

Create, modify, and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam or comparable CAD/CAM software for aluminum-tooling and composite-trimming operations.
Translate engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, work instructions, and GD&T requirements into safe, repeatable, and efficient machining processes.
Determine appropriate tooling, workholding, machining sequences, feeds, speeds, stepovers, depths of cut, and toolpaths with input from Engineering and Production as appropriate.
Simulate and verify programs to identify collisions, overtravel, gouging, excess material, or other risks before release to production.
Maintain CNC program revision control, naming conventions, approvals, backups, and release status in accordance with document-control requirements.
Optimize programs and machining methods to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, repeatability, and equipment utilization.
Occasionally set up and operate CNC equipment to prove out programs, manufacture aluminum tooling, or support production requirements.
Production and Engineering Support

Provide technical support to machinists during setup, first-piece production, tool changes, offset adjustments, and troubleshooting.
Communicate foreseeable programming, tooling, capacity, and schedule constraints to the CNC Machining Manager and propose practical solutions.
Coordinate programming priorities with the CNC Machining Manager to support production schedules and customer requirements.
Provide training and guidance to machining personnel on approved programs, setup documentation, tooling strategies, and process changes.
Quality and Continuous Improvement

Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate nonconformances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions related to CNC programs and machining processes.
Follow applicable AS9100 procedures, customer requirements, export-control requirements, and document-control practices.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities involving programming standards, tooling, workflows, cycle time, quality, and yield.
Operate CNC equipment in accordance with established safety procedures, work instructions, machine-guarding requirements, and manufacturer guidance.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and promptly address or report equipment damage, unsafe conditions, and potential foreign-object debris.
Five or more years of CNC programming and machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with Mastercam or comparable CAD/CAM software.
Experience developing and troubleshooting programs for 3-axis CNC machining centers; experience with 4- or 5-axis programming strongly preferred.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications, work instructions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
Strong working knowledge of cutting tools, toolholders, fixtures, workholding, offsets, feeds, speeds, machining calculations, and process planning.
Ability to use computers, electronic production-record systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
Experience programming 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
Experience machining aluminum tooling and trimming composite materials.
Experience in aerospace manufacturing or an AS9100-certified environment.
Experience maintaining or troubleshooting CNC post processors.
Experience with lean manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methods.
Work is performed in both an office setting and an active manufacturing environment, with regular time spent in CNC machining and production areas.
Regularly perform computer-based work involving CAD/CAM programming, technical documentation, electronic records, and communication.
Regularly stand and walk and occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach while supporting machine setup, program prove-out, inspection, and troubleshooting activities.
Frequently use hands and fingers to operate computers, machine controls, hand tools, fixtures, and precision measuring instruments.
Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or reposition tooling, fixtures, raw materials, parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.
Regular exposure to CNC machines, cutting tools, moving mechanical components, elevated noise, aluminum chips, composite dust, compressed air, and material-handling activities.
Wear required PPE and use applicable ventilation, dust-collection, machine-guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures based on assigned tasks and authorization.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Personal Characteristics

Communicates technical information clearly and collaborates effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and machining personnel.
Approaches problems analytically and remains composed when troubleshooting equipment, programs, tooling, or production issues.
Maintains a continuous-learning mindset and stays current with CNC programming, machining technology, tooling, and industry practices.
This position may require access to export-controlled technical data. Employment is contingent upon the individual's eligibility to access such data under applicable U.