CNC Programmer
Job Description
-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)