CNC Operator/Programmer

Walker Products•Fruita, CO

17h

About The Position

Walker Products is seeking a CNC Operator/Programmer in Fruita, Colorado. This role develops, edits, proves out, and optimizes CNC programs and machining processes for new and existing precision-machined components. It includes complete machine setup, interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T, program verification, inspection, troubleshooting, process documentation, and support for transitioning setups into production. The position may involve CNC equipment such as Swiss-style lathes, turning centers, mills, multi-axis equipment, or screw-machine replacement applications, depending on Walker’s equipment mix. Equipment and capabilities mentioned include Tsugami B0-205s/B0-206s, S-206s, Citizen Swiss capability, live tooling, and sub-spindles. Programming software listed includes Espirit, BobCAD, and Mastercam, along with programming at the control when required and working knowledge of G-code and M-code. The work involves materials such as stainless steel, carbon and alloy steels, aluminum, and brass, as well as small components and tight-tolerance production machining. The posting references holding dimensional requirements of ±0.0005 inch or tighter where required, surface-finish requirements, and GD&T interpretation and application. The role also supports process improvement, new-product introduction, first-article activities, operator training, and collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to independently develop CNC programs and machining processes from engineering drawings.
Ability to select tooling and determine workholding strategy, speeds and feeds, operation sequence, and inspection requirements.
Experience programming and setting up CNC equipment such as Swiss-style lathes, CNC turning centers, CNC mills, multi-axis equipment, or screw-machine replacement applications.
Ability to program at the machine control when required.
Working knowledge of G-code and M-code.
Ability to troubleshoot and edit existing programs without completely reprogramming a job.
Ability to interpret and apply GD&T.
Working knowledge of surface-finish requirements.
Ability to perform tight-tolerance production machining, including dimensional requirements of ±0.0005 inch or tighter where required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tsugami B0-205s/B0-206s, S-206s, or Citizen Swiss equipment.
Live-tooling or sub-spindle experience.
Experience with Espirit, BobCAD, or Mastercam programming software.
Experience machining stainless steels, carbon or alloy steels, aluminum, brass, or other applicable materials.

Responsibilities

Create, edit, prove out, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing components.
Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program verification.
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
Establish repeatable machining processes and support their transition into normal production.
Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, machine, and process-related issues.
Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
Adjust programs, speeds, feeds, tooling, and machining strategies to improve cycle time and tool life.
Document setup information so production personnel can reliably repeat processes.
Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, setup time, scrap, and tooling cost.
Develop standardized setup documentation.
Assist in fixture and workholding development.
Improve process capability and repeatability.
Support root-cause analysis of machining and quality problems.
Assist with new-product introduction and first-article activities.
Train CNC operators on established processes and setup requirements.
Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance.
Support continuous-improvement activities involving tooling, machine utilization, capacity, and manufacturing efficiency.