CNC Programmer 2nd Shift

Job Title

CNC Programmer

Process Engineering

Process Engineering Manager

Full time, hourly

Staggered shift (Noon – 8pm) / 2nd shift

• Manage and execute tooling procurement activities
  • Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotes and generating purchase orders
  • Managing tooling repairs and sharpening internal and external resources
• Manage and execute the tooling inventory process to ensure tooling is always available for operations
  • Maintain tooling inventory part information in AMMS
  • Audit spare tooling and adjust inventory based on historical information / consumption
  • Communicating and expediting orders
  • Create and maintain communication within internal stakeholders
• Lead and manage productivity and process improvements involving tooling
  • Identify and execute tooling improvements
  • Track and document improvements / cost savings in productivity database
  • Design, implement and interpret results of tooling tests. Implement inventory changes as appropriate
• Develop and maintain documentation necessary to deliver training to operators, CNC machinists, Team Leaders, and others
• Mentor and Train team members on best practices, tool setup methodology, setup discipline, and machine operation fundamentals
• Review all new jobs prior to being set up, including print, program, material, tooling, fixtures, collets and holders to ensure no interruptions at set up
• Study parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequence of CNC machining operations
• Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing tools & techniques (workshops, Kanban, visual management, 5S, total productive maintenance, set-up reduction, etc.)
• Support implementation of capital equipment projects
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, compute angular and linear dimensions, radii and curvatures
• Determine proper tooling and fixturing requirements of machining operations, including tooling speed and feed rates. Monitor and adjust feeds and speeds as necessary
• Observe and simulate CNC trial runs using CAM software or other tools to eliminate program errors and eliminate machine crashes
• Integrate in-process machine and operator safety measures into programming where applicable, such as spindle monitoring, tool breakage detection, RFID tool tracking, etc.
• Compare program code to original part specifications to verify accuracy
• Submit status reports to management on progress of assigned projects
• Perform program troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution
• Monitor tool life and tool wear to detect potential problems; develop and implement solutions
• Provide support to maintenance, operators and quality in problem resolution; respond to on-call inquiries from off-shift team as scheduled
• Perform other duties as required

• 5 years’ experience in setting up, programming and operating CNC equipment in a precision manufacturing environment
• Proficient in working with Fanuc Controls, G and M code to develop programs for Mori-Seiki, Haas, OKK, Takamaz, DN solutions, FOM equipment or other 4 and 5 axis vertical and horizontal machining centers
• Experience with developing and implementing macros in CNC programming
• Experience of working with Fanuc robots, collaborative robots, robot gantry systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Creo, Fusion
  360, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize blue‑prints, basic math skills to include four functions, fractions, and decimals, as well as ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, and other gages
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions

• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to repetitively use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lifts or moves parts…