Astronics Corporation · 11 hours ago
CNC Programmer/Operator - 5th Axis
Clackamas, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAstronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. They are seeking a CNC Programmer/Operator who will be responsible for designing and fabricating tooling, programming machines, and ensuring the efficiency and quality of machined components.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate tooling and fixtures
Program machines using MasterCam and then proof out programs on the machines
Refine existing programs and fixturing to improve efficiency
Interpret specifications and work with Engineering to make producibility recommendations
Study blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
Operate micrometers, dial and digital calipers, veneer and thread gauges, go/no-go pins and other measuring tools and equipment
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; and adjust machine controls or control as required
Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications
Operate CNC machines and CNC lathes
Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply Quality Standards accordingly
Observe safety and security procedures & report potentially unsafe conditions
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
MasterCam CNC Programming and Set up experience, required
Able to design and build fixtures
Ability to understand and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram format
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, as well as basic shop math
Possess strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as it applies to machined product
Knowledge of machine set-up including, fixturing, tool offsets, Program call-up and validation, etc. accordance with specified time standards, while ensuring defect free production
Ability to set-up in-process inspection gages (including choosing the right gage for the right application) and fixturing to allow process monitoring and early defect detection
Demonstrate desire for continuous improvement
Preferred
Three or more years of related experience and/or training, preferred
Experience with Vertical and horizontal mills, 5th axis Highly preferred
Experience with CNC Lathe
Company
Astronics Corporation
Astronics helps keep people safe, comfortable, and connected every day through innovative technologies that run mission-critical systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$865M2025-10-22Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $210M
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Mark Peabody
President, Aerospace Segment
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