CNC Programmer

The CNC Programmer is responsible for programming and producing production and prototype machined products using CNC equipment and utilizing precision measurement and gaging tools to meet customer requirements.

• Determining Tooling and Raw Material size requirements for machining processes based on finished product, fixturing, and work holding requirements.
• Purchase tooling to meet product requirements and result in reliable/sustainable machining processes (e.g., mitigate tool breaks and wear).
• Perform CNC programming and troubleshooting, and manufacture standard production and prototypes utilizing solid modeling and CAM software.
• Manage CNC programs (e.g., saving current version, transferring it to machines, controlling updates/revisions to the master copy, etc.).
• Manage tooling/fixturing inventory to assist with setup reduction efforts (e.g., 5S).
• Accountable for the documentation of process sheet instructions, prints, tool lists, and inspection procedures to verify sequence and conformance to requirements.
• Lead the culture of 5S by creating an orderly work area including machining equipment and tooling.
• Resolve machining problems and capture opportunities to achieve the current production schedule.
• Machine parts, fixtures, tooling with manual lathe, mill & grinding to support prototype and standard production.
• Collaborate with Development Engineering to optimize new product design concepts for manufacturability.
• Utilize precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspections before, during and after machining.
• Monitor machining operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks before, during, and after operations on machine centers.
• Visually inspect small tools and tooling kits to ensure correct tooling, sequence of use and tool offsets.
• Understanding engineering drawings, especially orthopedic medical device implants and instruments
• Understand tolerance range by interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) design specifications to optimize machine fixturing and programming.
• Vigilantly observe and analyze potentially hazardous conditions in the areas of production.
• Document “fail safe” attributes of products and processes.

• Assist with quoting potential work for contract manufacturing (e.g., estimate setup and cycle times, tooling, fixturing, and material requirements, etc.).
• Sourcing new cutting tools, work holding, auxiliary equipment to reduce cycle time or increase production capabilities (e.g., manufacturing engineering efforts).
• Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques to support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in the implementation of SPC to ensure that machines and processes are operating predictably.
• * This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions