CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

The CNC Programmer will write CNC programs parts and assist other machinists with creating and modifying CNC programs. The CNC Programmer will also utilize CAD/CAM to download 3D models to CNC machines. He/she will also be responsible for molding tooling design and fabrication using 3D modeling software. The position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment and adheres to our Quality Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure production schedule completion and facilitate quality paperwork.
• Understand 2D and 3D drawings and create CNC programs complex new parts as needed.
• Assists in creation and maintaining of setup/instruction sheets for all programs.
• Develop and assist with the design of fixtures.
• Review CNC programs, inserts and tooling to minimize machining cycle times and reduce tooling costs.
• Assist with part quoting estimates.
• Manage all insert and tooling inventory.
• Recommend and specify insert tooling.
• Complete special assignments as requested.
• Properly and safely loads and unloads castings and raw materials in CNC machinery.
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Ability to setup, program, operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and mills without assistance.
• Must be self-sufficient.
• Ability to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements.
• Must be proficient with plant specific controls (FANUC, Haas, Okuma, Nakamura-Tome, Robodrill).
• Understands, interprets, and edits plant specific code programming.
• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Understands and has the ability to perform tool wear offsets.
• Assists in daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
• Assists in the organization and maintenance of the machine shop work environment.
• Is flexible with time and schedule to assure availability to customer or company as circumstances warrant.

Other

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all company rules, quality standards and safety policies (OSHA).
• Follow all safety rules.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Provides constant feedback and input into process improvement within the department.
• Utilizes and abides by ISO requirements and safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Communicates thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing, to co-workers and management.
• Attends scheduled meetings and actively participates by providing meaningful input.
• Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Competencies:
• Mathematical skills
• Mechanical capacity
• Technical capacity
• Time management
• Working knowledge of Mazatrol, HAAS and G-Code programming
• Working knowledge of MasterCAM or similar CAD/CAM software
• Knowledgeable with designing in Solidworks
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gages and other machine shop measuring instruments
• Familiar with computers and computer technology
• Creative, thinks outside of the box
• Strong technical aptitude: has the ability to visualize fabrication steps and think through a complete manufacturing process
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members to explain ideas and concepts
• Organized, able to maintain clean and orderly work area
• Drives at root cause to solve problems
• Team player
• Must read, write and speak English

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The position requires frequent lifting, pushing and pulling objects that are 25 pounds.
• The team member may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hourly position, and hours of work and days are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager. Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.

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