CNC Programmer (R&D Lab - Mechanical)

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. 

Job Summary:

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies

Key Accountabilities:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference plans, locations of surfaces and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills & lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool  registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches, calculating  requirements including math, geometry and trigonometry and pivoting part programs.
• Maintains specifications by the following activities:

1. Observing all CAD/CAM process, strategy and approach
2. Detecting malfunctions
3. Troubleshooting processes
4. Adjusting and reprogramming controls and
5. Adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes

• Creates NC programs utilizing high accuracy machining techniques and using machine simulation software
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ensuring a safe and efficient manufacturing environment
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years Exp. as CNC programmer      
• Minimum: High School diploma
• Well versed in CAM software (MasterCAM, Edge CAM, NX, Vericut or CATIA)      
• Preferred: experience on controllers including:
• Fanuc turn and mill, Heidenheim Controls,   Siemens, Mazak ( Masetrol ), Gsk controller, Syntec
• Conceptual Skills, attention to detail
• Ability to read engineering drawings & Models
• Experience with Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software

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