CNC Programmer
Job in
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85003, USA
Listed on 2026-05-05
Listing for:
Sletten Construction Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Technology, CNC Machinist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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- Shop Releases & Production Coordination – The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar through the Cut station.
- Nesting & Programming
- 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, ensuring Tekla combination matches.
- Cut List Creation & Issuance
- 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).
- Priorities & Daily Work Direction
- Set daily and weekly priorities for CNC Operators.
- Remove roadblocks and re-prioritize where necessary to keep releases on track.
- Shop Discrepancies &
Requisition s (Cut/Prep)- 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 requisitions to Purchasing for:
- Missing stock.
- Miss-cuts.
- Any other material‑related corrections needed to keep work moving.
- Production Tracking – Own production tracking for the Plate/Flatbar cut station in Tekla and any supporting tools.
- Inventory – The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar inventory as well as CNC consumables.
- Tekla Inventory – Plate & Flatbar (Conformance & Non‑Conformance)
- 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.
- CNC consumables – Ensure smooth operation by maintaining sufficient stock.
- Tekla Inventory – Plate & Flatbar (Conformance & Non‑Conformance)
- Time Tracking – 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.
- Repair & Maintenance – Work with Maintenance Supervisor to keep all CNC machines in good working condition.
- Daily inspections completed for all CNC machines.
- Coordinate with third‑party companies on necessary repairs.
- Cut Lists for Shapes – Assist with or create cut lists for shapes (saws, in‑station, etc.) as needed.
- Station Releases – Create or manage station‑level releases when required.
- Requisition s – Create requisitions to Purchasing as needed.
- Parts Gathering – Coordinate Parts Gathering to ensure fitters and third‑party fabricators receive parts on time with correct documentation.
- Document Control – Scan folder (BOL.MTR, Shipping Ticket, etc.).
- MTR Compliance – Link MTRs in Tekla and provide to Project Manager/Coordinator when requested.
- Site Docs – Backup for daily inspections, verifying and uploading inspections to maintain compliance.
- 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:
Phoenix, AZ. - Full‑time position.
- Work environment requires 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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