CNC Programmer Machinist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Receive technical drawings and job traveler from supervisor and set up machines in accordance with these blueprints.
• Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines accordingly
• Receive a first article inspection
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality
• Consider tools required to cut particular materials and program machines accordingly
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise
• Debur parts when time and appropriate equipment permits
• Clock in and out of each job on the computer
• Maintain complete records or notes of pertinent set-up, machining or tooling information
• Continually maintain machine and communicate problems and/or solutions to supervisors
• Programs machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills, tools, attachments, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, and cutting, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Inspect material to ensure to part made to customer’s specifications, Correct dimensions, Correct material grade

Working Environment

• Keep area clean of trash, excess chips, scrap parts or excess material
• Keep area clean of oil and grease
• Tools not in use must be stored in appropriate area·
• Tables and work areas are to be clear of unnecessary material and clutter
• All prints, job travelers, employee time sheets, and any hard copies of programming information are to be kept in appropriate areas away from coolants, dust and chips (i.e. in a toolbox or on a clipboard)
• Place scrap material in appropriate bins/buckets
• Place worn out, unusable cutting tools in appropriate bins/buckets

Education & Experience

• Formal training through vocational or technical school or equivalent experience
• Solidworks knowledge preferred
• Ability and proficiency in reading a blueprint mandatory
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Tooling, Coordination
• Attention to Detail, Judgment
• Physical stamina, physical strength – must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or logistical problems that arise
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential

Schedule

M-Th 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Thirty minute unpaid lunch 12:00-12:30 PM. Overtime may be available on Fridays

Cameron Machine is a family owned and operated business in the Richardson, Texas community. In its third generation of operation, CM has been in business for 59 years. We bring many years of experience and knowledge to the precision machining industry.
Cameron Machine is a full service machine shop. With a 21,400 square foot facility, we offer all types of general machine work and welding with a fully equipped inspection facility

Cameron Machine is a family owned and operated business in the Richardson, Texas community. In its third generation of operation, CM has been in business for 59 years. We bring many years of experience and knowledge to the precision machining industry. Cameron Machine is a full service machine shop. With a 21,400 square foot facility, we offer all types of general machine work and welding with a fully equipped inspection facility