CNC Programmer

Polymer Concepts Technologies • Hanover, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Programmer develops, tests, and adjusts CNC programs to produce precision aerospace parts. The role works closely with engineering, machining, and quality teams to improve processes while maintaining and increasing efficiency. KRS produces customer-specific products in small quantities and lots using flexible equipment, with complex designs, demanding quality standards, and traceability requirements.

The position uses technical drawings, CAD/CAM and computer-assisted engineering and design software to create CNC programs, cutting paths, tooling designs, and detail drawings for parts fabrication. The CNC Programmer sets up machines, performs quality checks, adjusts machine settings, troubleshoots issues, and supports employees in operating CNC machines and programs. The role also recommends ways to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste, estimates manufacturing requirements using statistical methods, and develops inspection records.

The position requires regular on-site presence at the Hanover, Pennsylvania location and supports an office and manufacturing environment. The employee must comply with safety, environmental, ethical, labor, and applicable U.S. export-control requirements. Access to controlled information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology is preferred.
• At least three years of related experience and training.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of machinery and experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and modern machining.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems.
• SPC experience.
• CNC controls and programming experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Time-management skills to ensure administrative tasks are completed.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export-control requirements and, where applicable, company authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and operating manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to plant management and executive management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings and create CNC programs; set up machines in accordance with blueprints.
• Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines.
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications.
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality.
• Determine the tools required to cut materials and program machines accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine problems.
• Train employees to properly operate CNC machines and programs.
• Create detail drawings using current CAD technologies to request parts fabrication by machine shops.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to write equipment operating programs and develop tooling designs and CNC programs for unique, one-of-a-kind processes.
• Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste of materials and utilities, including changes to job duties, workflow, workstations, equipment locations, or equipment purchases.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Perform duties with regard for ethical conduct, respect for individuals, and obligations under the basic labor agreement.
• Comply with corporate, plant, and third-party safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and write inspection records.
• Use knowledge of machine controls and make offset adjustments.
• Complete other duties to assist the management team.

Benefits

• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with company match up to 3.5%.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits beginning on the first of the month following hire date.
• PTO.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Temperature-controlled work environment, including on the production floor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level