CNC Programmer

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all - inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Ensures safe work environment and practices within the CNC department.
• Abides by 5S and Lean Manufacturing in the CNC department.
• Assists with the design and building of CNC fixtures.
• Responsible for programming jobs assigned.
• Responsible for completing first article reports on programmed parts.
• Responsible for keeping accurate first article records.
• Collaborates with QC to ensure quality and to create in-process QC checks.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with Production side to support priorities for customer and production needs including smooth workflow and efficient completion of projects.
• Responsible for developing process sheets and work instructions for programmed CNC parts.
• Manages engineering emails and files, blueprints and sold models into correct folders.
• Backs up files monthly.
• Manages item master print locations.
• Drives continual improvement by decreasing CNC cycle times and set-up turnover metrics by increasing CNC efficiencies while increasing quality. Record results.
• Responsible for training and development of CNC set-up personnel.
• Knowledge of cutting tools a plus.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years CNC programming experience.
• 5 Axis programming skills are a needed.
• Proficient Computer experience (Word, Excel)
• Proficient Cad experience (Surfcam)
• Proficient with Mastercam
• Quality Control (QC) experience. (Measuring equipment, best practices)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Understand Metric and English systems and how to convert.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, management, and other employees.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Able to practical problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand while using hands and requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to work in a hot, dirty, dusty, noisy environment.