About the job

CNC Programmer (2nd Shift)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $45.00 - $60.00 / hour

Description

The CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position, which runs approximately from 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Responsibilities

• Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development

• Work with various CAM softwares (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly

• Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.

• Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines.

• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies

• Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability

• Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise.

• Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.

• Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered

• Provide consistent ideas for process improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)

• 4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.

• Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes

• Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries

• Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC

• Python programming experience or similar

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

****To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.