NC/CNC Programmer

Job description

Zodiac Seats US, a segment of Zodiac Aerospace, is one of the world's top manufacturers of commercial aircraft seats for airlines and major aircraft manufacturers today. Our primary manufacturing facility is located on a half-million-square foot campus in Gainesville, Texas (approximately 60 miles north of Dallas/Fort Worth). Visit www.zodiacaerospace.com to learn more.

ZODIAC SEATS US - 'The airplaine seat asked for by name.'

Occupational Summary:

Responsible for analyzing tooling and part design to program parts per given dimensioning data. Understand machining capabilities to optimize processes.

Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions):

· Understands cutting tool technologies to make adequate choices while creating tool path.
· Works concurrently with manufacturing engineers and CNC operators to develop the most efficient processes.
· Uses computer aided system for creating G codes using machinery up to five axis.
· Understands material characteristics.
· Ensures 100% part completion per blueprint, and creates maintenance updates as required.
· Works on productivity improvement based on program and tool path simplification, using adequate feed and speed.
· Performs work in a timely manner with respect to quality and schedule.
· Performs design trouble-shooting of part inaccuracy.
· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements :

Knowledge and Skills:

· Must have knowledge of computer aided system for creating G code using machinery up to five axis.
· Must understand material characteristics
· Master Cam, Pathtrace, program knowledge & experience preferred DMS Programming a plus.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience working with machinery
· Must have 1 to 3 years of programming experience.