CNC Operator

Worthington Enterprises•Closter, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Worthington Enterprises - Elgen has an immediate open position for an experienced CNC Programmer/Set-Up/Operator in the company’s Tool & Die machine shop. The CNC Programmer/Set-Up/Operator is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC machining equipment. This role develops machining programs using Fusion 360 from SolidWorks-generated 3D models, performs machine setup and operation on Haas machining centers, selects tooling and machining parameters, inspects finished parts to engineering specifications, supports manual machining and tool room activities, and maintains accurate process, tooling, and inspection documentation.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years ‘shop floor/hands on’ experience creating, editing, and running of G-code programs created with Autodesk’s Fusion 360 Cad/CAM software.
Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to program from detailed 3D models created in Solidworks and imported into CAM software as a STEP file.
Ability to manipulate 3D models in model-space and orient for proper machining sequences.
Working knowledge of both G and M codes for program editing.
Working knowledge of speeds, feeds, and rates for machining a variety of tool steel grades (A2, D2, M42, etc.).
Ability to set up the company’s 2017 Haas VF2 SS vertical machining center for production of parts.
Familiarity with the Haas ‘Next-Gen’ controller and WIPS system required.
Working knowledge of fixturing/work-holding using vices, angle plates and rotary indexers.
Good inspection skills for parts machined from both blueprint and 3D model specifications.
Familiarity with using inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparator, etc.) required.
Possess good manual machining skills for both knee mill and lathe to perform basic repair work and one-off parts.
Ability to document all machining operations (both CNC and manual) of various die parts (set up sheet, tooling sheet, inspection form, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience with heat treating of tool steels a plus.
Knowledge/experience with manual and automatic surface grinders a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops machining programs using Fusion 360 from SolidWorks-generated 3D models.
Performs machine setup and operation on Haas machining centers.
Selects tooling and machining parameters.
Inspects finished parts to engineering specifications.
Supports manual machining and tool room activities.
Maintains accurate process, tooling, and inspection documentation.