CNC Programmer

Responsibility for programming all multi-axis CNC machining equipment, verifying the programs are accurate, designing fixtures, identifying necessary cutting tools, and determining the best machining methods for parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews customer RFQ's, specification drawings, and other documentation to determine material requirements, cutting tools and fixtures required, and job routing
• Consolidates all outside and internal costs associated with process time in machining and finishing to create detailed quote packages for final review and presentation to customer
• Participates in the planning/scheduling of parts to be machined to meet customer requests
• Programs CNC mills and lathes, creates set up sheets, designs fixtures and special cutting tools
• Creates requisitions for new cutting tools needed to complete new parts or improve productivity
• Programs and runs CNC equipment using Mastercam X5 and ProCam software
• Collaborates with General Manager, Production Leads, Production Manager, and CNC machinists to improve processes and quoting accuracy
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Utilizes the ERP system to gather job cost data and assist the Management in analyzing internal costing trends and ensure future bids reflect current trends in costing
• Inspects parts and changes or corrects process layouts for parts
• Runs machine diagnostics and helps diagnose down tools
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to OSHA safety procedures and regulations
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of the Company

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience programming CNC machines is required
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Proficient in Inventor or other CAD/CAM system.
• Proficient in Mastercam.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Live tooling experience preferred.
• CNC Vertical Mills and Horizontal Mills.
• Knowledge of HAAS/FANUC controls preferred.
• Okuma experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.