NC Programmer II

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:

• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

Hexcel is currently seeking a CNC Programmer for our Amesbury, MA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

· Analyzing engineering drawings, specifications and verbal instruction to plan a manufacturing strategy

· Creating efficient toolpath machining strategies using MasterCAM for milling programs

· Developing fixtures and work holding jigs for machining unique components

· Creating detailed setup sheets and work instructions

· Modifying current production programs and fixtures to improve efficiency

· Setting up and running various CNC machinery (3-axis, 5-axis, EDM, waterjet) and machining prototype or low quantity run parts when required

· Occasionally design 2D wireframe / 3D solid models from a blueprint or sketch to create CNC programs

· Select correct programs, loading and setting up tools and parts.

· Cost new products by providing material cost and processing time for fixturing, as well as set up and run time to produce parts.

· Perform other varying duties including, but not limited to: completing reports and records, running daily calibrations, basic machine maintenance, training operators, and troubleshooting production issues.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED required

· Programming experience utilizing MasterCAM X or newer software

· Experience working in a Machine Shop - setting up and operating CNC and manual machines

· Experience with troubleshooting CNC programs

· Must be able to read blueprints with an understanding of GD&T

· Ability to decipher and edit NC code as required

· Communicate well with others and to interact with individuals on the floor as a team.

· Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government Security Clearance

Salary range for this role: $95,000 - $120,000

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above represents the wage range set at the time of posting. Salaries may ultimately be based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations that arise after posting.

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.