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JOB TITLE: Numerical Control Programmer 3
LOCATION: Portland, OR
PAY RATE: $61.75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 1st

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical experience.

• Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility.

• Plans, creates, verifies and revises Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation for numerically controlled equipment.

• Plans and guides the development and integration of new machining techniques and manufacturing methods, processes, software and equipment.

• Responds to NCQA Programming work authorization requests.

• Analyzes part and assembly dimensional tolerances.

• Creates MCD, Scripts, and Plans for CMM, Laser Trackers, and Portable Arm.

• Creates 2D Mylar or 3D CAD nominal data from released engineering, loft, and measurement of physical master tools.

• Develops part and assembly indexing plans for machining and inspection.

• Analyzes nominal versus measured data and provides reports for Engineering Studies, Lean Improvement Projects, Non-Conformance Documentation, Inspection Reports, Machine Stability and Accuracy Tests, Reverse Engineering, SPC and Conformance Processes.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

• Proven programming experience with one or more of the following applications: Modus, Camio, Calypso, Spatial Analyzer, Klingelnberg, or MarShaft.

• Programming and analysis of 3D Measurement Data for Production Assemblies, Detail Parts and Tooling from CMM and Laser Tracker sources.

• Modeling in CATIA V5 to create nominal engineering data.

• GD&T application knowledge is essential.

• Experience creating and updating Non-Conformance Documents (NCRs) in CMES.

• Ability to analyze nominal versus measured data and provide technical reports.

• Experience with portable measurement devices including Laser Tracker and Portable Arm.

• Knowledge of part and assembly dimensional tolerance analysis.

• Experience creating MCD and inspection plans for various metrology equipment.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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