CNC Programmer - Strategist

Magna Machine Co•Forest Park, OH

12d

About The Position

The CNC Programmer develops error-free CNC programs and efficient machining approaches for assigned jobs, helping reduce tool searches and increase productivity. The role involves reviewing engineering drawings or electronic data, modeling part geometry and stock as needed, developing cutter paths, and posting programs to the appropriate CNC machines. The programmer also provides feed-rate guidance, prepares operator setup documentation, verifies programmed work, and maintains files according to quality standards. The position may also involve purchasing special tooling and preparing tooling and documents for supervisors. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. The hiring process includes a drug-screen test and background check.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of CNC equipment and processes.
Understanding of ANSI Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.
SME CmfgE, an Engineering Associate degree, or an equivalent level of related job-shop experience.
At least three years of experience programming with NX, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Gibbs, or Powermill software.
Strong three-dimensional visualization skills.
Strong familiarity with the operation and coding of Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain CNC controls.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must complete a drug-screen test and background check as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Experienced CNC machinist with 5 or more years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review engineering drawings or electronic data to determine an efficient approach to each assigned job.
Model part geometry and stock as needed from drawings or electronic data provided by manufacturing engineers.
Develop cutter paths according to routed instructions.
Post programmed cutter-path processes to the appropriate CNC machine.
Provide optimum feed rates to operators for selected tooling.
Create operator setup sheets, tool lists, and readouts, and maintain files according to Magna quality standards.
Purchase special tooling required to complete machining tasks.
Package tooling and prepare documents for supervisors to present to the group leader.
Graphically verify work and spot-check G-code to ensure proper output.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned.
Create error-free CNC programs, reduce tool searches by operators or supervisors through indirect measurements, and increase productivity based on profitability measurements.