CNC Programmer

Dexter Career•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter’s engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise. The CNC Programmer is responsible for utilizing CAD and CAM software to develop CNC machine tool programming with detailed instructions and documentation for machine tool operators. This role requires proficiency in the setup, operation, and programming of CNC machining centers and turning centers, including 5-axis programming for mills, lathes, and other advanced machining equipment. The CNC Programmer ensures machining efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to engineering and quality specifications while supporting manufacturing operations.

Requirements

3 years CNC programming experience (Mastercam)
3+ years CNC setup experience.
Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixturing and materials.
Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Mastercam)
Excellent knowledge of blueprint reading and drawing interpreting.
GD&T required
Working knowledge of most machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, drills, surface and rotary grinders, plunge EDM and wire EDM.
Experience working with wide range of steels. (CRS, Aluminum, Hastelloy, Inconel, etc)
Familiar with working properties of different steels.
Ability to program, set up and run up complex jobs without supervision.
Able to routinely develop programs, set ups, and set parameters on new / prototype parts with speed and precision.
Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a make to order / engineer to order shop environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops NC programs for various types of machines (CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, multi-axis machines (3, 4, and 5 axis))
Establishes appropriate machining methods and tool sequences.
Determines the necessary fixturing and tooling to maintain tight tolerances.
Possesses good understanding of CNC tooling.
Analyzes and solves program and tooling-related problems on the shop floor, which cause downtime or otherwise limit productive capacity of equipment.
Creates and updates setup sheets and assures integrity of produced documentation.
Create and maintain job documentation files.
Troubleshoot issues with DNC system (communication between machines and servers).
Assists setup personnel with program, tooling and setup issues.
Optimizes and proves-out programs on machines to maximize equipment utilization.
Trains and assists in development of personnel (cross-training)
Identify opportunities for cost savings and setup time reduction.
Performs all work in a manner that ensures safety of self and others, paying attention to lock out/tag out of OSHA requirements.
Required at times to operate various hand tools, precision measuring equipment and associated gages and tooling.
Assist in running machines to support Operations coverage as needed.
Initiates preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Perform other duties as required.