CNC Programmer / Machinist

Delkor Systems•New Brighton, MN

13d•$35 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

The CNC Programmer / Machinist provides timely support to Machine Shop employees by programming parts using CAM software. They collaborate with Machinists, Engineering, Routing Analysts, and the Machine Shop Manager to identify the most cost-effective machining methods. This role involves machining parts to print safely and efficiently using CNC Mill & Millturn, optimizing tool life, and reducing programming and machine run times to maximize output and lower costs. The position requires overseeing the programming of machined parts at optimal cost, determining efficient processes, creating CNC programs using CAM Software, and selecting raw materials and cutting tools. It also involves making recommendations for tooling purchases, staying updated on new cutting tool technologies, and implementing cost-reduction ideas. The role oversees the flow of programmed parts based on priority and need dates, reviews capacity, plans the workday, and advises management of progress and issues. It ensures parts are programmed according to daily priorities, responds promptly to machinist needs for program changes, and assists in expediting programming to meet deadlines. Creating and maintaining setup sheets, coordinating CAM program changes with machinists, and working with the Scheduler and Machine Shop Manager are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves machining parts safely, with quality and efficiency, operating various CNC equipment, reducing setup and run times, processing expedited requests, and documenting job details. Maintaining cleanliness and maintenance of assigned equipment, cleaning the work area, monitoring daily/monthly maintenance, and keeping machine tools organized are also required. The position involves making recommendations for improvements and changes for future jobs, collaborating with machinists on best practices, creating fixtures, and working with management and engineering on design changes for manufacturability, including redlining drawings.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with experience and a thorough understanding of machining and CNC/CAM programing.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience running the following machines: CNC 5Axis Mill, CNC Mill turn Lathe, NC Mill, and NC Lathe.
Able to read, understand and analyze engineering drawings of piece parts.
Ability to use a variety of measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, thread gages, etc.) to accurately measure parts and features.
Able to effectively troubleshoot and solve a variety of machining problems.
Good computer skills including Microsoft products (particularly Excel).
Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally and non-verbally) to individuals and groups, internally and externally, to exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately.
Works well with a variety of people and personalities, and with other Delkor departments.
Works collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive manner.
Well organized with an aptitude for detail.
Strong ability to prioritize.
Good planning skills and time management skills.
Goal oriented with the ability to multi-task and be flexible.
Works independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Stand or walk for the majority of a workday.
Speak and hear to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication in person or using the telephone; exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to co-workers, supervisors, vendors and others inside and outside the company.
Apply physical mobility (reaching, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and arm and leg extension) to perform all assembly production activities.
Possess extensive arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, hold, reach, carry, push and pull parts. Also able to move parts, tools, equipment and materials in and out of vehicles.
See and judge distances and space relationships to successfully complete detailed activities to fine tolerances, including reading written plans and other documents.
Must be familiar with the operation of a variety of CNC controlled machines including lathes, mills, vertical machining centers as well as manual saws, drills, lathes, etc.
Must be able to use general office equipment such as computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copiers, e-mail, calculator and other such equipment

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience with CAMWorks.
Two-year degree in Machining or CAD/CAM preferred
Proficiency in sound dimension practices - GD&T knowledge preferred.
Database management capabilities a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees the programming of machined parts at optimal cost.
Determines the most efficient process for making parts and creates CNC programs using CAM Software for the Machine Shop.
Selects raw materials, cutting tools, and miscellaneous shop supplies to be ordered by the Purchasing Department for special parts requirements.
Makes recommendations on and assists with the purchase of required machine shop tooling to improve machining efficiencies.
Stays abreast of new cutting tool technologies and implements required programming changes to reduce machining time.
Reviews and implements cost reduction ideas in relation to machining methods and tools.
Oversees the flow of programed parts according to priority and need date.
Reviews capacity and plans their workday based on requirements/due dates. Advises their manager of progress and any issues.
Review daily machine shop priorities and assures parts are programed accordingly.
Responds to the needs of the Machinist promptly to change programs.
Assists in expediting programing of parts to meet delivery due dates.
Creates and maintains set up sheets (i.e. program and revision changes.)
Coordinates changes in the CAM program parameters with the machinists.
Works closely with the Scheduler and Machine Shop Manager to assist with expediting programming activities.
Machines parts in a safe, quality oriented and efficient manor by priority in Synchrono or under the direction of the Machine Shop Manager.
Operates a variety of CNC equipment.
Reduces set up time and runtimes and submits routing request as required.
Process any expedited job request not listed I Synchrono and document the job description and time required to complete on a machine shop time sheet.
Fill out and turn in machine shop time sheet daily.
Assure cleanliness and maintenance of equipment assigned.
Clean work area as needed but completely at the end of the shift; keeps work area in an environmentally safe condition at all times.
Monitor daily/monthly maintenance of Machine assigned.
Keeps machine tools organized.
Make recommendations on improvements and changes for future jobs.
Work collaboratively with other machinists to develop best practices.
Create fixtures to assist with production and maintain a log of those items.
Works with Machine Shop Manager and Engineering Department on design changes to improve manufacturability. Redlines drawings to document changes.
Operate the forklift on the assembly floor (if certified).
Assist with the training of new assembly floor employees.
Proposes suggestions for improvements.
Assist with setting up of machines.
Assist with crating, and shipment of machines.
Ensure change parts and spare parts are included in the shipping crate when required.
Complete or update the assembly check off sheet during the build process.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.