CNC Operator/Programmer

Safari Land • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a high level of understanding of all machine setup and operation, and finish machining operations. The role involves creating, repairing, and maintaining tooling. The CNC Operator/Programmer will be responsible for programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines, manufacturing mold tooling & fixtures for both product development and production, and maintaining & repairing current production mold tooling & fixtures. Additionally, the role includes operating manual vertical mills, lathes, and other hand tools as needed, tracking programming & machine run time, communicating with the tooling supervisor, and performing routine maintenance on CNC equipment.

Requirements

• Create numerical control programs for machining tooling & parts using specialized software (CAMWorks), from Parasolid, STEP, IGES, Solidworks, and similar file types.
• Comfortable working with +/-.0005 tolerances.
• Possess the ability to program & run multiple pieces of equipment at the same time.
• Can program & set-up in the CNC multiple tools or parts to be machined concurrently.
• Selects proper cutting tools, attachments, fixtures, feeds, speeds, coolant, lubricant, as appropriate based on material and part configuration.
• Has advanced knowledge in the use of tooling components, tool setter, gage blocks, micrometers, indicators, and other measuring tools.
• Must be proficient in shop mathematics in order to; calculate tool offsets, home positions, and verify print dimensions. Understands geometry and trigonometry.
• Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.
• Uses judgment based on practice and precedence.
• Proficient in most basic computer file \ folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access).

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in CAMWorks and Solidworks highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setup and operation of CNC milling machines.
• Manufacture mold tooling & fixtures for product development.
• Manufacture new mold tooling & fixtures for production.
• Maintain & repair current production mold tooling & fixtures.
• Operation of manual vertical mills, lathes and other hand tools as needed.
• Track programming & machine run time needed to complete assigned tooling projects.
• Communicates with tooling supervisor to ensure tooling requirements, dimensions, and accuracy is achieved for each project.
• Performs routine daily, weekly & monthly maintenance tasks on the CNC equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED