CNC Programmer
About The Position
The CNC Programmer will develop CNC programs based on manufacturing engineer's processes, assist in process development with operators and manufacturing engineers, and read and understand GD&T requirements on engineering drawings. This role involves identifying program optimization opportunities, understanding cutting tool geometries, coatings, and applications, and utilizing databases to create tool lists, part routings, and update established programs. The programmer will also create and compile necessary documents for machine setup, design and create tooling and fixturing prints in CAD, specify and procure necessary tooling and fixturing, and design, modify, and fabricate custom tooling and fixturing. Collaboration with tool manufacturers to improve cost, tool life, and throughput is also a key aspect of this position.
Requirements
- Knowledge of cutting tool geometries, coatings, and application
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience programming and machining.
- CAD experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in Programming a plus
- CAM experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop CNC programs based on processes laid out by manufacturing engineer
- Help develop processes with operators and manufacturing engineers
- Read and understand GD&T requirements on engineering drawings
- Identify program optimization opportunities in current machine programs
- Utilize data bases to create tool lists, part routings, and update established programs
- Create and compile necessary documents to aid setting up machines
- Create tooling and fixturing prints in CAD
- Specify and procure any necessary tooling and fixturing
- Design, modify and fabricate custom tooling and fixturing
- Work with tool manufacturers to improve cost, tool life and thru put
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
High school or GED
