CNC Programmer

Valley Tool and Manufacturing • Milford, CT

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Programmer will create machining programs for CNC machines that will provide quality parts in the minimum amount of time and cost. Machining to include 3, 4, and 5 axis, vertical and horizontal. Limited amount of turning and wire EDM. Analyze blueprints, electronic files, specifications, proposals, and other documentation. This position is supporting a job shop environment with short run, high quality components for the aerospace industry.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in reading drawings, technical instructions and thorough knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
• Minimum of 5 years, hands on, shop experience in a machine shop environment
• Minimum of 3 years CNC programming experience on complex precision parts and tooling for aerospace and other advanced industries
• Proficient in MasterCam 2020 and above
• Proficient with SolidWorks software
• Thorough knowledge of shop math and measuring techniques is required
• Must be able to read drawings and engineering specifications
• High School Diploma plus education in trade schools and/or certified training in programming software
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisor and coworkers
• Must have good oral & written communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense and be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving limited variables in manufacturing process
• Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet and Microsoft Word software
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence required.
• Individual must have experience working with aerospace materials and tolerances.
• Programming requirements will be for a wide variety of equipment including CNC Vertical and Horizontal equipment, CNC Turning equipment, Wire EDM, laser and water jet equipment.
• Materials include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
• The person must be able to handle multiple priorities, interruptions and be comfortable working in an environment with very short deadlines.
• Applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ('Green Card' holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.

Responsibilities

• Create clean and concise G code machining programs for CNC machines using MasterCam 2020 or newer
• Plan, select tools, design machining fixtures, select feeds and speeds, programming operations including verification of tool-path of given tasks to achieve the desired quality at optimized cost, consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of the company
• Responsible for setup sheets with tool lists for N/C programs
• Design fixturing for holding of parts during machining operations
• Design tooling for forming of parts by rubber form, press brake, or hammer form
• Assist program managers & M.E.’s with tool selection and processes for machining parts
• Assure programs and associated documentation and files are saved per provided procedures and instructions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED