CNC Programmer

SCOPE:
This position has overall responsibility for programming CNC equipment along with establishing machining methods and tool sequences to meet required customer specifications and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops NC programs for various types of machines (CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, multi-axis machines (3, 4, and 5 axis)
• Establishes appropriate machining methods and tool sequences.
• Determines the necessary fixturing and tooling to maintain tight tolerances.
• Possesses good understanding of CNC tooling.
•  Analyzes and solves program and tooling-related problems on the shop floor, which cause downtime or otherwise limit productive capacity of equipment.
•  Creates and updates setup sheets and assures integrity of produced documentation.
•  Create and maintain job documentation files.
•  Troubleshoot issues with DNC system (communication between machines and servers).
•  Assists setup personnel with program, tooling and setup issues.
•  Possesses working knowledge of CAD (Solidworks/AutoCAD) and CAM software (Mastercam)
•  Optimizes and proves-out programs on machines to maximize equipment utilization.
•  Trains and assists in development of personnel (cross-training)
•  Identify opportunities for cost savings and setup time reduction.
• Performs all work in a manner that ensures safety of self and others, paying attention to lock out/tag out of OSHA requirements.
• Required at times to operate various hand tools, precision measuring equipment and associated gages and tooling.
• Assist in running machines to support Operations coverage as needed.
• Initiates preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.

Education and Experience

•  Requires 3 years CNC programming experience (preferably Mastercam), and 3+ years CNC setup experience.
•  Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixturing and materials.
•  Proficiency with MS Office tools. (word / excel)
•  Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (preferably Solidworks, AutoCAD, Mastercam) Knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of blueprint reading and drawing interpreting. GD&T required
• Working knowledge of most machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, drills, surface and rotary grinders, plunge EDM and wire EDM.
• Experience working with wide range of steels. (CRS, Aluminum, Hastelloy, Inconel, etc)
• Familiar with working properties of different steels.
• Experience in a make to order / engineer to order shop environment is a plus.
• Ability to program, set up and run up complex jobs without supervision.
• Able to routinely develop programs, set ups, and set parameters on new / prototype parts with speed and precision.
• Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.