CNC Programmer

-Plan machining steps by studying job traveler, blueprints, materials, and specifications.

-Determine the best tooling for processing and create tool sheet.

-Program mills and lathes using cam software.

-Optimize programs to ensure maximum efficiency on both new and existing jobs.

-Develop machining methods or routings to manufacture parts to meet customer specifications (drawings, 3D models, material specifications, etc.).

-Estimate cycle times for machining operations.

-Design fixturing and specify tooling for developed machining methods.

-Lead a team of machinists.

-Work towards continuous improvement on repeat jobs in their department.

-Maintain an approachable demeanor towards those under their charge.

-Conducts or supervise training of those under their charge.

-Conducts interviews and assists in staffing decisions for their department.

-Reads, interprets, and understands work orders, blueprints, and work instructions.

-Able to pass this information on to those under their charge, as well.

-Verify revision levels of programs on repeat jobs.

-Provide setup sheets with photographs and accurate work instructions for setup of repeat jobs.

-Operates machine tool to manufacture parts to print specifications as needed.

-Notifies management of incorrect process or time standards on route sheets (work instructions).

-Assist with job quoting as required.

-Attend and participate in daily shop floor meeting.

-Signs off on route sheets and fills out inspection reports verifying conformance of parts.

-Notifies QC and/ or supervisors of non-conforming parts.

-Works safely and immediately reports any unsafe condition.

-Follows production schedules but offers suggestions to scheduler for requested deviations to the schedule.

-All other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

-5+ years of professional working experience within a machining/job shop based environment

-Ability to read and interpret blueprints and complex GD&T Symbols

-Ability to setup, run and program on the machine for a horizontal milling machine

-Ability to create offline programs utilizing CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM or GibbsCAM)