Who is Norsk Titanium? What do we do? If you haven't heard our name in passing before, you will soon. Norsk Titanium is pioneering a new era of on-demand metal additive manufacturing that will revolutionize the raw material supply chain. We are the world's first and only OEM qualified supplier of additively manufactured structural titanium components. However, our focus doesn't stop at the aerospace industry. Our unique RPD process may be applied in the defense, space, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Our team is small, but our goals are big. Norsk Titanium scientists, engineers, and employees around the world are truly responsible for the future of metal; You could be part of the next industrial revolution!
What will Norsk Titanium do for you? At Norsk Titanium, we are committed to mutual growth and success. Our innovative team provides training and mentorship from global subject matter experts. We are committed to our employees: mind, body and soul. As such, we benchmark our benefits annually to ensure we offer industry leading benefits. Our compensation and benefits structure has been developed to attract the best and brightest in the industry. We offer both short-term (bonus) incentive plans and long-term (stock option) incentive plans, tuition assistance for continuing education, gym memberships, a generous 401k plan with Day 1 vesting and much more.
With NTi, you aren't a number, you're a valuable team member!
Reporting to the Director of Production Engineering, the Sr. CNC Programmer leads the machining of low quantity prototype production using RPD (Rapid Plasma Deposition) materials. This position behaves as CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) subject-matter expert, growing our machining capability and defining expansion of the department to meet market demand.
Your experience in setup and programming of CNC equipment, coupled with expertise in extensive fixture design, and machining high temp alloys will be pivotal in shaping the future of additive manufacturing.
In a typical day, your expertise:
- Reads technical drawings and determines appropriate machining steps to realize conforming product
- Crafts intricate CNC programs for large components in low quantity production runs using computer aided manufacturing software
- Demonstrates expertise in fixture design to enhance production efficiency and maintain top-tier quality standards
- Leads the setup of CNC machines, ensuring precision and efficiency
- Implements best practices for tool selection, machining parameters, and fixture design to achieve the highest quality in low-quantity deliverables
- Responsible for evaluation of machined component and conformance to tolerances
- Champions the optimization of machining processes in high-temperature alloys and large components utilizing advanced machining methods
- Assists and/or leads CNC troubleshooting activities and resolves problems as they arise
- Maintains a clean work environment and supports maintenance of the equipment
- Mentors and collaborates with team members, sharing your wealth of knowledge in CNC programming, setup, and fixture design. Trains others on proper operation of CNC equipment
- Assists with quality control evaluation ensuring conforming components
- Develops technical documentation and SOPs for relevant equipment
- Collaborates with Additive Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to decipher complex prototype specifications, providing valuable insights for manufacturability as necessary
- Other duties and responsibilities as required for the successful operation of business
- Adheres to and promotes applicable Policies, Procedures, Safety Rules & Regulations and Security Guidelines
(This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
We're thrilled to find candidates with:
- Minimum of 8 years of proven experience as a CNC Programmer/Setup specialist, with a focus on large component machining; associate degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in G-code programming language and Computer Aided Manufacturing software, with the ability to read and write G-code proficiently
- Extensive experience working with machining of Forgings, Castings, Extrusions, and/or additively manufactured material, especially in the context of high-temperature alloys
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving project requirements
- Proven experience in extensive fixture design to enhance machining processes
- Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
- Extensive experience with computer modeling software such as SolidWorks, Unigraphics, or Catia
- Experience from work in an organization with emphasis on quality, following to Standard Operating procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of programs, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Visio
- Demonstrated familiarity with and ability to interpret and apply Technical Specifications and Customer Datasets
- Fluent mastery of English language
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
Other competencies critical to success include:
- Proactive, self-driven and eager to learn
- Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality, low-quantity components in a prototype environment.
- Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize effectively while ensuring structure and accuracy in daily work
- Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
- Able to work independently in a structured manner, take initiative and complete processes
- The ability to read and apply Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work and Work Instructions
- Willingness to adhere to and promote the NTi values of gld, collaboration, creative curiosity, trust, respect, and integrity
- This position will require access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person or ITAR export license required.
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to sit in front of a computer for 8 or more hours daily
- The ability to stand in front of equipment for 8 or more hours daily
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
- The ability to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools and controls, to operate a computer and telephone keypad
- Good vision (20/40) with or without corrective devices and the ability to distinguish colors
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
While the physical demands described above are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Norsk Titanium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call (518) ###-#### and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Anticipated Hiring Timeline: ImmediatelyRelocation: Available (Plattsburgh will welcome you warmly!) Remote Work: Unavailable (Our magic happens onsite!) Sponsorship: Unavailable (This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
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