Firefly Aerospace

CNC Programmer II, Powermill, Composites

Firefly Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Briggs • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Use CAM software to quickly generate programs for the 5-axis CNC used in composite shop
  • Generate and maintain programs and setup sheets in a high mix/low volume environment
  • Select tools for machining complex parts in carbon fiber, foam, aluminum, wood, and other composite materials
  • Set-Up machines and prove out CNC programs
  • Define and adjust speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life in challenging and high stakes applications
  • Make suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability and CNC program strategy
  • Meet expectations for productivity and production goals
  • Maintain product flow and alert management when production is impeded or slowed
  • Run machining simulations using Vericut to provide accurate run times and prevent machine collisions

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience using MasterCam, FeatureCam, PowerMill or equivalent software
  • 5 years of experience operating 5-axis CNC routers, mills, or similar machine tools
  • Strong problem solving abilities
  • A strong desire to excel in a high pressure environment with minimal guidance
  • Experience selecting tools and fixtures for cutting composite materials
  • 3+ years experience cutting, routing, and trimming carbon fiber composite materials in aerospace applications
Benefits
  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • flexible PTO options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CNC programming5-axis CNC operationCAM softwareMasterCamFeatureCamPowerMilltool selectionmachining simulationsspeed and feed parameterscutting composite materials
Soft Skills
problem solvingability to excel under pressureminimal guidance
Certifications
high school diplomaGED