CNC Programmer

Precinmac•Ogden, UT

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Petersen is seeking a CNC Programmer to join their team. The role involves creating geometry and toolpaths for CNC equipment, designing complex tool designs, and performing 3-D modeling. The programmer will verify program accuracy using Vericut and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines. This position requires technical expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and resource planning, with a focus on creating efficient machining processes and tooling.

Requirements

Ability to proficiently use Mastercam CAD/CAM Software is required.
Degree in Engineering Technologies or CAD/CAM related studies with 5 years direct relevant work experience.
Strong manufacturing background.
Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations.
Must be able to communicate providing feedback in a professional manner.
Must be able to answer questions in a professional and friendly manner.
Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Requires sitting for prolonged periods.
Requires ability to walk extended lengths to assist with machining operations in multiple buildings on campus.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computer, photocopier etc.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s discretion.
Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to proficiently use Vericut simulation software is preferred.
Ability to proficiently use TDM tool creation and tool management software is preferred.
Thorough understanding of mechanics, metallurgy, processing, tooling and manufacturing, producibility, cost/benefits relationships, and the ability of assessing opportunities and limitations of advanced technology.
Complex design problem solving.
Ability to stay on task, design and problem solve with minimal supervision.
Strong mathematical background.
Beneficial to have strong mathematics, material composition, welding & machining operations.

Responsibilities

Generate NC programs for 3 axis vertical mills, 4 axis horizontal and multi-axis mill/turn machines.
Generate NC programs for lathes, from 2 axis to multi-axis and multi-task machines.
Manage multiple projects to meet schedule requirements.
Develop tooling and manufacturing concepts for complex parts and assemblies, manufacturing processes with a cost/benefit analysis of manufacturing alternatives.
Provide technical expertise in engineering, manufacturing, resource planning.
Analyze drawing, sketches, and design data of part to determine cutting tools, toolpaths and machine speeds and feed rates, according to knowledge of machine shop processes, material specification, and machine capabilities.
Exercise discretion and judgment to produce the most efficient toolpath when machining.
Outline sequence of operations required to machine part.
Create setup sheets to guide setup and operation of machine.
Build tool assemblies via TDM (Tool Data Management) software with detailed tool lists.
Check the accuracy of the program utilizing Vericut simulation software.
Upload programs to file vault, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM.
Design tooling when required, including machining fixtures.