CNC Programmer 1st Shift

ALL REALTRUCK Career•Lincoln, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Programmer will be responsible for programming CNC mills for creating fiberglass patterns and tools. This position will read blueprints and CAD files to understand the patterns being machined and program these patterns for 5-axis machining. This position will also create tool features such as flanges and mold bases for each pattern. This position is also responsible for the design and layout of the pattern structure to be machined, setting up and running the mill and light maintenance and support of the mills, working in design and development environment. Create and modify CNC programs using IGES and/or Parasolids files in MasterCam software for machining tool patterns for building fiberglass production molds. Design and build pattern structures (“bucks”) to be machined. This involves laying out and cutting various materials and working with various tools and materials such as saws, sanders, grinders, glue guns and others. Responsible for machine setup, including selection and setup of tools and fixturing for new or existing programs. Responsible for cutting of patterns, both rough cuts and finish cuts. Check dimensions of finished patterns. Enhance the department through software development and analysis of alternative processes and materials. Call in outside consultants as necessary to assist with programming, computer or CNC mill problems. Create and submit purchase requests for cutting tools, pattern materials, holding tools/fixtures, maintenance supplies and others. Provide machine maintenance support, including software. Help maintenance technicians for troubleshooting machine downtime, including software. Work with various departments such as Tooling department regarding information gathering, core construction and feedback; Purchasing department to order materials and tools; Engineering department regarding design issues; and Receiving department regarding moving equipment, storage, and receiving materials. Perform administrative functions such as maintenance and backup of computers and software. Troubleshoot various problems with computer, translation, and milling machine.

Requirements

Technical trade education or associates degree is required.
3+ years of related experience and or training is required, or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed part prints.
Ability to interpret and modify detailed 3D CAD models using SolidWorks software.
Knowledge of programming CNC mills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Working knowledge of MasterCAM machine programming software.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience operating CNC milling machines preferred

Responsibilities

Create and modify CNC programs using IGES and/or Parasolids files in MasterCam software for machining tool patterns for building fiberglass production molds.
Design and build pattern structures (“bucks”) to be machined.
Lay out and cut various materials and work with various tools and materials such as saws, sanders, grinders, glue guns and others.
Responsible for machine setup, including selection and setup of tools and fixturing for new or existing programs.
Responsible for cutting of patterns, both rough cuts and finish cuts.
Check dimensions of finished patterns.
Enhance the department through software development and analysis of alternative processes and materials.
Call in outside consultants as necessary to assist with programming, computer or CNC mill problems.
Create and submit purchase requests for cutting tools, pattern materials, holding tools/fixtures, maintenance supplies and others.
Provide machine maintenance support, including software.
Help maintenance technicians for troubleshooting machine downtime, including software.
Work with various departments such as Tooling department regarding information gathering, core construction and feedback; Purchasing department to order materials and tools; Engineering department regarding design issues; and Receiving department regarding moving equipment, storage, and receiving materials.
Perform administrative functions such as maintenance and backup of computers and software.
Troubleshoot various problems with computer, translation, and milling machine.