CNC Mill Programmer

ABOUT US

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program milling machines utilizing MasterCam 2022, verifying conformance of generated toolpaths with drawing requirements, designing/creating custom fixtures/jaws, and interfacing with shop floor operators.

Must be able to work from engineering drawings/CAD files, customer blueprints and specifications in both metal and composite materials.

Be able to edit legacy programs and verify effectivity of changes.

Uses standard operating procedures to generate, modify, transfer/load, and archive verified programs to maintain traceability.

Must be familiar with all standard machine shop processes and procedures as well as a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.

Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

First article verification of dimensions in finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

Confer with supervisors or managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production non-conformances prior to obtaining approval to resume production.

Maintain open dialogue and positive relationship with machine shop floor staff.

Diagnose and rectify tooling problems.

Employee may be required to work overtime.

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:

Substantial MasterCam programming experience

Operate Multi Axis Haas CNC equipment

Knowledge of Quality Management systems AS9100

GD&T experience

Current or active security clearance is a plus

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a clearance.

Prototype experience is a plus

Composite machining is a plus

Must bring your own tools

Knowledge of shop mathematics, of complicated/detailed drawings, specifications, formulas and a wide variety of precision measuring instruments together with a broad knowledge of applications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 10 years' experience

Ability to read, speak and write in English.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicantsto be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment

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