CNC Programmer (5 axis)

Career Opportunities with Firefly AerospaceCome be a part of the 21st Century Space Race!Careers At Firefly AerospaceCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.These positions are located at our Manufacturing Plant in Briggs, TX, just north of Cedar Park.SUMMARYThe CNC Programmer role at Firefly Aerospace is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role works in close concert with Machinists, Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers and other Engineering teams to increase productivity and optimize machining programs and procedures.RESPONSIBILITIESUse Mastercam software to quickly generate programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC lathes, mills, and machining centers.Generate and maintain programs and setup sheets in a high mix/low volume environment.Select tools for machining complex parts in steel, copper, and high nickel alloy materials.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.Design machine fixture tooling as needed.Meet expectations for productivity and production goals.Provide feedback and ideas for process improvements.Run machining simulations using Vericut to provide accurate run times and prevent machine collisions.QUALIFICATIONSRequiredHigh school diploma or GED.6-10 years of CNC programming experience using Mastercam software.Experience programming 5 axis CNC machines.Experience using Esprit software.Experience with multi axis mill and lathe CNC machines.Experience with DMG Mori DMU/DMC 5-axis milling centers.Experience with Mazak Integrex machines.Experience with ERP Software.Additional RequirementsAbility to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.Must be available for overtime and weekend hours.Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.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.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.

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