Sr. CNC Programmer / Operator

At Layup Parts our mission is to continually impress our customers. We are a startup utilizing the latest technology to reshape the composites industry by manufacturing high quality composite parts faster and more affordably than anyone else. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.

We value initiative and attitude and are building a team of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy mentoring and learning from others, and are eager to tackle any challenge.

You will work on:

• Program, set-up, and operate CNC machines including 3 and 5 axis mills.
• Program, set-up, and operate LFAM 3D Printers, as well as smaller resin and filament fed 3D printers
• Inspect parts and provide tolerance reports for printed and machined molds and tooling as well as finished composite parts
• Provide DFM feedback to engineers to improve our processes, and opportunities for cost down efforts
  
  
  

Required:

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• Be a strong team member, able to give and accept help to deliver quality parts on time
• Identify and solve problems quickly, and to communicate issues clearly to prevent recurring issues
• Have a high sense of urgency, with a strong attention to detail and a resolve to deliver the highest quality
• Have 5+ years experience as a programmer using CAM software such as MasterCAM, HyperMILL, NX, Esprit, etc. including some amount of 5-axis simultaneous machining
• Have 5+ years experience as a machine setup/operator
• Have experience with programming and operating 5-axis gantry machines
• Be able to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, with a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Have experience doing post and in-process inspection using common measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, scales, etc.
• Be comfortable learning new methods and technologies, and incorporating them into your workflow
• Be able to lift 50# unassisted
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Have experience in tooling / mold making in aerospace and/or motorsport
• Have experience with CMM and surface scanning inspection equipment
• Have experience in a mix of R&D / development as well as production environments
• Have experience programming and running 3D printers either small or ideally large format
• Have experience with CAD software like Siemens NX, Solidworks, or Catia
• Have the flexibility to work extended hours/weekends when required to meet customer timelines
  
  
  

Actual base salary will be based on several factors including but not limited to candidates relevant education, experience, knowledge and skill in the core subject matter of the position as well as relevant peripheral qualifications.

Layup Parts also offers equity option grants with most full time offers, as well as a highly competitive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance. We have a competitive PTO plan including paid holiday and vacation time, as well as leave policy.

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here