CNC Programmer

Professional Plastics•Loves Park, IL

52d

About The Position

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics. Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary: The CNC Programmer will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical blueprints, inputting the design specifications, adjusting the machine cutting paths, and performing quality checks on the final product. The CNC Programmer may also be required to perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Able to use and read basic measuring devices (measuring tape, calipers, etc.)
To perform this job successfully, the individual should have knowledge of design software and manufacturing software, as well as standard office programs.
5+ years Mastercam experience
Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experienced in CNC setup
Experienced with Onsrud routers

Nice To Haves

CNC machine certification a plus

Responsibilities

Program vertical and horizontal mills and lathes
Ability to perform CNC setup on vertical and horizontal mills and lathes when necessary
Analyze drawings, sketches and designs to determine the best program and process to manufacture precision parts
Write setup instruction and tool list to optimize setup time
Observe operation of machine on trial run to improve program cycle time
Create job travelers and manufacturing operations from material and hardware to outside process