CNC Programmer

Stolle Machinery Company • Dayton, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop programs for CNC Machining or processing of metal parts by CNC Machine Tools.

Requirements

• Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents within the English Language.
• Programming — Writing computer programs for CNC equipment. Requires thorough knowledge of G and M codes, including the ability to write G code by hand and the ability to interpret existing G code. Site-based CNC control knowledge preferred.
• Problem Solving — the ability to work through problems either independently or with the Team if needed, including machine operators, engineers, and shop supervisors.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making that will affect the Team.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one that benefits the business.
• Professional Communication – Ability to conduct professional conversations with employees, suppliers, and downstream customers through both email and face-to-face.
• Machinist/CNC Machinist
• Programmer
• Control based programming (Conversational and/or G&M Code)
• CATIA and or Master-Cam Software
• CAD Experience- 2D and Solid Modeling, Solid Works a plus

Nice To Haves

• Site-based CNC control knowledge preferred.
• Solid Works a plus

Responsibilities

• Review routed operations and their instructions to machine parts according to the planned process.
• Determine the sequence of cutting parameters using best practices and templates to select the proper cutting tool paths/strategies needed to machine work pieces, considering work holding techniques (i.e. fixtures, vises, etc.)
• Revise programs to eliminate errors and re-validate programs to check that problems have been solved.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Determine reference points, machine cutting tool paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Observe machines on first runs and/or conduct computer simulations/verifications to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet the customers specifications.
• Compare programs or computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
• Generate programs in the language of a machine's controller or on CAM system and store programs on company network drives according to SOP. This will include working with a server-based DNC system or a manual program transfer system.
• Optimize existing programs as needed and working with the machine tool operators directly to fix and improve program function.
• Utilize the Companies Internal Info-share to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
• Review CAM posts operate as the machine tools require and troubleshoot problems with the post processor with the assistance of the CAM provider/supplier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed