CNC Programmer

Sletten Companies•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Programmer is responsible for ensuring all plate/flatbar is processed through the cut station on schedule and budget while meeting quality standards. Accuracy, speed, and clean coordination with Prep, Operators, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Production Control are core to success.

Requirements

Accuracy, speed, and clean coordination with Prep, Operators, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Production Control are core to success.
Ensure all piece marks are linked to REQ or INV.
Ensure Tekla Inventory is up-to-date by driving routine yard audits.
Daily Inspections complete for all CNC Machines.
100% of shop releases linked to REQ or INV within 24 hours of release.
95%+ of CNC Operators’ time correctly logged in Tekla by Monday at 7AM each week.
95%+ of Releases with Plate & Flatbar on schedule and budget through the Cut station.
Daily CNC Machine inspections complete.
95%+ accurate Tekla Inventory (Plate & Flatbar :: Conformance & Non-Conformance)
99%+ of parts cut without rework required

Nice To Haves

Coordinate with 3rd Party companies on necessary repairs
Assist with or create Cut Lists for shapes (saws, in-station, etc.) as needed to keep work on schedule.
Create or manage station-level releases when required to keep production flowing.
Create Requisitions to Purchasing
Support or step in to coordinate Parts Gathering to ensure fitters and third-party fabricators receive parts on time and with correct documentation.
Scan Folder (BOL.MTR, Shipping Ticket, Etc.)
Linking MTRs in Tekla & providing to Project Manager/Coordinator when requested
Backup for Daily Inspections
Verify and upload all daily Shop/Equipment inspections to maintain compliance and documentation continuity.

Responsibilities

The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar through the Cut station.
Review releases to decide best shape (PL vs. FB) and machine (CNC, Ironworker, etc.) for all piece marks.
Verify Routes & Remarks are accurate – adjust/add as needed.
Ensure all piece marks are linked to REQ or INV.
Send REQ to Purchasing following SOP if needed
Send JCA to Project Admin following SOP when combining onto Stock material
Create CNC files using Nesting Software, making sure Tekla Combining matches.
Ensure all piece marks are linked to a Cut List
Maintain Prep Tracker – Plate/Flatbar Google Sheet
Follow Cut List issue SOP
Coordinate with Forklift & CNC Operators for smooth flow of material matching the priorities of Stations down the line (Parts w/ Prep > Parts > Main Members w/ Weld > Ship Loose w/ Prep > Ship Loose)
Set daily and weekly priorities for CNC Operators.
Remove roadblocks and re-prioritize where necessary to keep releases on track.
Start Shop Discrepancy reports and notify Lead Production Coordinator for all issues arising from: Cut (Plate & Flatbar)
When discrepancies or issues require additional material: Create and send Requisitions to Purchasing for: Missing stock, Miss-cuts, Any other material-related corrections needed to keep work moving.
Own Production Tracking for Plate/Flatbar Cut station in Tekla and any supporting tools.
The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar Inventory as well as CNC consumables
Ensure Tekla Inventory is up-to-date by driving routine yard audits. Does not include Shapes or Stock Inventory.
Unreserve surplus material once it is no longer needed for a Job.
Ensure smooth operation by maintaining sufficient stock of CNC Consumables
The CNC Programmer works with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all CNC Machines are kept in good working condition.
Assist with or create Cut Lists for shapes (saws, in-station, etc.) as needed to keep work on schedule.
Create or manage station-level releases when required to keep production flowing.
Create Requisitions to Purchasing
Support or step in to coordinate Parts Gathering to ensure fitters and third-party fabricators receive parts on time and with correct documentation.
Scan Folder (BOL.MTR, Shipping Ticket, Etc.)
Linking MTRs in Tekla & providing to Project Manager/Coordinator when requested
Verify and upload all daily Shop/Equipment inspections to maintain compliance and documentation continuity.