CNC Programmer
Listed on 2026-05-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Technology, CNC Machinist
Position Summary
The CNC Programmer is responsible for ensuring all plate/flatbar is processed through the cut station on schedule and budget while meeting quality standards. Accuracy, speed, and clean coordination with Prep, Operators, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Production Control are core to success.
Primary Responsibilities (Only Stakeholder) 1. Shop Releases & Production CoordinationThe CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar through the Cut station.
- Review releases to decide best shape (PL vs. FB) and machine (CNC, Ironworker, etc.) for all piece marks.
- Verify Routes & Remarks are accurate – adjust/add as needed.
- Ensure all piece marks are linked to REQ or INV.
- Send REQ to Purchasing following SOP if needed.
- Send JCA to Project Admin following SOP when combining onto Stock material.
- Create CNC files using Nesting Software, making sure Tekla Combining matches.
- Ensure all piece marks are linked to a Cut List.
- Maintain Prep Tracker – Plate/Flatbar Google Sheet.
- Follow Cut List issue SOP.
- Coordinate with Forklift & CNC Operators for smooth flow of material matching the priorities of Stations down the line (Parts w/ Prep > Parts > Main Members w/ Weld > Ship Loose w/ Prep > Ship Loose).
- Set daily and weekly priorities for CNC Operators
. - Remove roadblocks and re‑prioritize where necessary to keep releases on track.
- Start Shop Discrepancy reports and notify Lead Production Coordinator for all issues arising from:
- Cut (Plate & Flatbar).
- When discrepancies or issues require additional material:
- Create and send Requisition s to Purchasing for:
- Missing stock.
- Miss‑cuts.
- Any other material‑related corrections needed to keep work moving.
- Create and send Requisition s to Purchasing for:
- Own Production Tracking for Plate/Flatbar Cut station in Tekla and any supporting tools.
The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar Inventory as well as CNC consumables
.
- Ensure Tekla Inventory is up‑to‑date by driving routine yard audits. Does not include Shapes or Stock Inventory.
- Unreserve surplus material once it is no longer needed for a Job.
The Lead Production Coordinator is the primary owner for time tracking completeness for CNC Operators.
- Check and ensure all time entries are complete and correct in Tekla Time Tracking for:
- All CNC Operators.
- Follow up on missing, obviously incorrect, or late entries and ensure corrections are made.
The CNC Programmer works with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all CNC Machines are kept in good working condition.
The CNC Programmer steps in as needed to protect budget, schedule, and quality when the primary owner is unavailable or when issues arise.
- Assist with or create Cut Lists for shapes (saws, in‑station, etc.) as needed to keep work on schedule.
- When the responsible parties are absent or unable to complete them, step in to:
- Verify and upload all daily Shop/Equipment inspections to maintain compliance and documentation continuity.
- Internal:
- Production Coordinators.
- Cut/Prep.
- Shop Foreman.
- Production Manager.
- Purchasing.
- Shipping/Receiving Manager.
- Project Manager/Coordinator.
- QA/QC Manager.
- 100% of shop releases linked to REQ or INV within 24 hours of release.
- 95%+ of CNC Operators’ time correctly logged in Tekla by Monday at 7 AM each week.
- 95%+ of Releases with Plate & Flatbar on schedule and budget through the Cut station.
- Daily CNC Machine inspections complete.
- 95%+ accurate Tekla Inventory (Plate & Flatbar :: Conformance & Non‑Conformance).
- 99%+ of parts cut without rework required.
- Office and shop location is in Phoenix, AZ.
- Full‑time position.
- Work environment requires the ability to sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- EOE. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
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