DFP CNC Programmer

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Company Profile

Delta Air Lines is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a DFP CNC Programmer to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship (an asset)

Work Experience

• Proven experience as a CNC Programmer and Machinist with formal training in setting up and running Mills, Lathes, and Grinders.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software, and CNC G&M Code manual input for machine controls. Mastercam experience will be an asset.
• Experience in using or programming manual, semi-automated, or CNC-automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, etc.).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests (cross-training), and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Be prepared to cross-train and be utilized in other aspects of the production process.
• Comply with lean manufacturing principles and work with leads and supervisors to explore and implement best practices in the manufacturing process.
• Effectively work with co-workers, engineering, and management in problem-solving and exploring and implementing best practices in our operations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in job turnovers. Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Maintains equipment by completing instructed preventive maintenance requirements and following manufacturer’s and DFP instructions. Troubleshoot malfunctions and report to management for equipment repairs.
• Maintains part specifications by observing machining operations. Verify the feed and speed of machines during the machining process, taking measurements, and detecting program code errors and malfunctions. Troubleshooting processes, adjusting and editing programming parameters. Sharpening and replacing worn tools. Adhering to DFP quality assurance procedures and process specifications.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to DFP safety procedures and regulations.
• Plans machining operation by generating CNC G&M code programs/point drawings and machine set-up sheets by studying work orders, engineering orthographic drawings, engineering work instructions, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters interpreting geometric Imperial, SI dimensions base on ANSI and ISO standards and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets up mills, lathes, and grinders by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers. Indicating vices, machining fixtures, and tramming machine heads.
• Under the direction of production management, the CNC Programmer will generate CAM code programs for a variety of CNC machines, point drawings, and machine setups. The programs generated will produce or repair precision aircraft parts using multiple types of CNC equipment, accurate measurement tools, and portable coordinate measuring equipment.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (offsite/off-shift training) and continuous self-improvement through trade publications.
• Use Mastercam software to program mills and lathes by entering machine code and operation instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers and offsets, compensation, conditional switches, and calculating requirements including basic math (geometry, and trigonometry).
• Verifies settings and program code by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces adhering to DFP standards.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to use precision measuring and portable coordinate measuring equipment tools to take accurate measurements.
• Able to manufacture aircraft interior parts and assemblies following released data.
• Good oral and written communication skills; able to read, comprehend, and create written and verbal instructions in the English language
• High level of manual dexterity and detail orientation
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other materials.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to DFP safety procedures and regulations.
• Proficient in math and analytical abilities (including but not limited to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry)
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, engineering orders, and technical manuals. Able to read and understand Delta, Boeing, and Airbus process and material specifications

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, short/long-term disability, holidays, paid personal time off, vacation, non-revenue travel privileges, 401(k), profit-sharing, and much more.

Employer’s Statement

Delta Air Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.