PT CNC Programmer-Machinist

Summary / Objective

The CNC Programmer/Machinist is responsible for providing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, maintaining equipment and supplies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, surfaces and reads technical drawings and set up the machines in accordance with these blueprints.
• Programs mills and lathes 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.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first‑run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
• Sets‑up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three‑and four‑jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines accordingly.
• 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 materials and program machines accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.