CNC Programmer

EXODUS GLOBAL•Superior, WI

2h•$35 - $45

About The Position

A CNC programmer determines the sequence of shaping operations and chooses the cutting tools needed. A programmer analyzes job orders, drawings, blueprints and other data and then performs all the necessary calculations required to manufacture new and special components. A programmer writes programs or modifies existing programs and stores them on the program data base. After programming, he/she may ensure that the machines and programs operate correctly and that products meet specifications. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, processes and tooling strategies associated with CNC machining operations Maintain CNC program and router data base for each product manufactured, by machine process and machine type Support Operations cost analyses in: Justification of changes to processes, tooling and/or equipment, project justifications and post-audits Participate in the design and development of custom jigs and fixtures Support manufacturing operations in identifying and resolving production issues as it pertains to machine setup, tooling and programming Support and initiate Lean manufacturing, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives Perform time studies to evaluate effectiveness against routing generation as it relates to production run and setup times Work with design engineering and production operation to see that manufacturing processes are optimized and standards are set which maximizes efficiencies for throughput and quality Generate process routings in MRP system required to manufacture current products and new product introductions Assist in the recruitment and selection of shop CNC employees Assist Production Supervisors in achieving company goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, a 2-year Machine Tool Technical Diploma, and/or two to four years related experience in programming for a CNC manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
CNC machining environment with a tooling and process development background a plus. Visual basic or similar programming experience is a plus but not required
Knowledge of 5 Axis Machining helpful, but not necessary
Knowledge of CNC programming (Mastercam) preferred
Ability to write computer programs
Skill in blueprint reading and knowledge of GDT
Posses reading comprehension, knowledge of mathematics and use of active listening skills
Knowledge and experience with precision measuring tools
Employ critical thinking, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems
Knowledge of Lean-World Class Manufacturing methods
Instruct others as well as actively continuing self-learning
Empower time management techniques

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, processes and tooling strategies associated with CNC machining operations
Maintain CNC program and router data base for each product manufactured, by machine process and machine type
Support Operations cost analyses in: Justification of changes to processes, tooling and/or equipment, project justifications and post-audits
Participate in the design and development of custom jigs and fixtures
Support manufacturing operations in identifying and resolving production issues as it pertains to machine setup, tooling and programming
Support and initiate Lean manufacturing, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform time studies to evaluate effectiveness against routing generation as it relates to production run and setup times
Work with design engineering and production operation to see that manufacturing processes are optimized and standards are set which maximizes efficiencies for throughput and quality
Generate process routings in MRP system required to manufacture current products and new product introductions
Assist in the recruitment and selection of shop CNC employees
Assist Production Supervisors in achieving company goals