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CNC Programmer

CFD Research Corporation · Scottsboro, AL

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at CFD Research Corporation (industrial) in Scottsboro, AL. Develop lathe, 3&5 axis CNC programs for machining complex parts.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
GD&T, AS9100, CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks

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How this role compares

Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ CNC 80%
  • ✓ Tooling 73%
  • ✓ Machining 67%
  • ✓ GD&T 33%
  • Team leadership 27%
  • Lean 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Develop lathe, 3&5 axis CNC programs for machining complex parts.
  • ◆Create machine setup sheets, tool lists, and other related documents.
  • ◆Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and support technology development programs.

Basic

Qualifications

  • ✓Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
  • ✓Position requires an associates degree or higher and 4 years minimum experience in a CNC machining/programming environment
  • ✓Experience designing and developing tooling and fixtures for manufacturing
  • ✓Mastercam and SolidWorks or other CAD experience
  • ✓Proficient in working with a variety of materials, including plastics, aluminum, steel, stainless steels, and nickel alloys

Qualifications

  • ✓Familiarity with AS9100 process
  • ✓Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • ✓Experience with ERP systems (Cetec)
  • ✓Experience with aerospace hardware
  • ✓Experience with Mazak CNCs (Smooth AI)

Location

This ind ividual will work onsite in Hollywood, AL.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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Overview

CFD Research is seeking a CNC Programmer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the programming of complex parts for our customers. This position is a new role that will work on a growing team of engineers and technicians and will encompass programming and setup of CNC machines to help support technology development programs designed and prototyped at our new Hollywood, Alabama Engineering Test Center, located a short distance from our Headquarters in Huntsville, AL. To learn more about the Hollywood Engineering Test Center capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment, please visit the facility's home page: https://www.cfd-research.com/hollywood/

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