Cnc Programmer
Phoenix Defense LLC · Gilbert, AZ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $60k–$75k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Phoenix Defense LLC (industrial) in Gilbert, AZ. At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $60k–$75k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- About 16% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $60k–$100k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 60%
- ✓ Machining 53%
- Tooling 53%
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- Root cause 20%
- GD&T 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Phoenix Defense LLC
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Phoenix Defense LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
Create positioning of carriage and/or tool, rate of feed, speed of rotation, tool changes, type of tool, sequence of operations and other variables. Create toolpath geometry using Mastercam and GibbsCAM. Interpret and edit G-Code. Create solid models and drawings using SolidWorks. Determine the suitability of a part for automation and may determine the appropriate machine assignments based on efficiency and quality requirements. Ability to proficiently work on complex blueprints, programming with unusual shapes, sizes, finishes and materials. Perform short runs on valuable and complex parts with potentially less opportunity to use trail runs to fine-tune programs. About You To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum
Qualifications
CNC Programmer Certificate, Associates or Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer on 3, 4, and 5 axis lathes and mills 5+ years of experience as a CNC Programmer using MasterCam Software Experience programming Heidenhain, Fanuc, Haas, Okuma CNC controls required Understand and implement modern machining technology Proficiently interpret in-depth aerospace blueprints Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Contributions Team-player who can handle working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Work with minimal supervision and potentially provide work training and direction to others. Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills. Manual dexterity skills required. Benefits 401K Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays Tuition assistance for professional growth Perks at Work - employee discount program Additional Details Location: Gilbert, AZ Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Phoenix Defense, LLC. by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Join to apply for the CNC Programmer role at Phoenix Defense, LLC . At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for a CNC Programmer .