Cnc Program/Mill Operator

Merritt Precision•Merritt Island, FL

About The Position

Merritt Precision manufactures sophisticated molds for the marine, automotive, and aerospace industries. The CNC Programmer/Mill Operator-Engineer is responsible for production master and plug development using a large gantry Cartesian robot. The role involves developing engineering strategies for toolpaths and buck construction and managing safe operation of the work envelope and the personnel involved in construction. The position is safety-sensitive and requires working in a non-climate-controlled environment and performing the physical activities described below.

Requirements

Technical controls background or education in a related technical field.
Understanding of CAD/CAM fundamentals.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
Time-management skills and a project-oriented mindset.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong understanding of CAD/CAM software.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, including in a small team with little supervision.
Practical technical skills, analytical ability, sound judgment, decisiveness, and operational focus.
Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed the outside air temperature.
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to see and identify small quality defects.
Must be able to perform repetitive arm, hand, and shoulder movements and have the fine motor skills required for multiple tasks.
Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of plugs.
Must be able to wear required safety equipment, including a respirator when necessary.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.

Nice To Haves

A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
Ability to read and understand G code.

Responsibilities

Ensure worker safety by complying with OSHA and other safety procedures.
Use Siemens NX to develop cutting strategies and toolpaths for machining plugs and masters.
Design support structures for plugs and masters.
Operate large-format Fanuc CNC machines.
Make manual program adjustments as necessary.
Supervise the machine to ensure toolpath validity.
Inspect parts for accuracy against the design model.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Understand the priority schedule and allocate machine time accordingly.