Computer Numerical Control Programmer

EXALTA is looking CNC Programmer (full-time, onsite in Marquette, Michigan) to develop programs, processes, setup and in-process sheets for CNC metalworking and cutting equipment to perform one or more machining functions to produce a quality product per print. Must be able to setup, troubleshoot, and operate CNC machinery.

• Develop, write and maintain CNC machine programs to perform various machining processes.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, engineering models, materials, specifications and other
• information including geometric dimensions & tolerances (GD&T) to determine machining methods
• and sequences of operations required.
• Make proper cutting tool selections, taking into consideration factors such as materials, speeds,
• type of cutters, feeds, control system limitations, and existing company tooling standards.
• Develop setup sheets; maintain the file and the change control over these documents.
• Use knowledge of raw materials, tooling, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacturing of product.
• Optimize programs and processes (including documentation) to ensure safety, quality, and eliminate unnecessary scrap or downtime. Must be able to plan the machining process with a quality mindset, targeting a “get it right the first time and every time thereafter” goal.
• Participate in the contract review process and provide information on machining processes, and estimated setup and cycle times to support quotes and process routers.
• Communicate and confer with manufacturing, engineering, and production personnel to exchange technical information.
• Ability to setup and operate CNC machines to prove out programs and processes and make program adjustments as required.
• Select appropriate tools and machines to be used in preparation of machining work.
• Revise existing programs and documentation to reflect revision changes when required.
• Responsible for the storage and organization of all programs and information, including revision controls in controlled files.
• Partner with engineering in the design of fixturing for the CNC machines.
• Conduct thorough interviews with candidates for the machining department.
• Work and confer will all necessary departments to exchange required technical and customer information, as well as to proactively address issues.
• Act as resource for all machining employees on all shifts.
• Develop strong and productive working relationships with all shifts and levels of the organization.
• Problem-solve machining issues using Root Cause Analysis and offer solutions to resolve the problems.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Review program or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, and numerical control sequences.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of the cuts.
• Monitor machine operations and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect problems.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when necessary.
• Set controls to regulate machining and enter commands or load control media into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions.
• Perform part inspection and measure dimensions of in process and finished work pieces to ensure conformance to print specifications, using…