CNC Programmer
About The Position
The CNC Programmer role at Apparent Technologies is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working in close concert with machinists, engineering, and operations management to increase productivity and optimize machining programs and procedures. The ideal candidate will be comfortable programming various CNC machines (Horizontal mill, lathe, etc.) with high precision components in a low-volume / high-mix environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations.
- Comfortable programming various CNC machines (Horizontal mill, lathe, etc.) with high precision components in a low-volume / high-mix environment.
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Knowledge of carbide tools.
Responsibilities
- Program parts from STEP or Native (SolidWorks) models using Mastercam CAD/CAM.
- Create and maintain revision-controlled setup sheets for CNC programs.
- Program and operate multiple mills and lathes, including manual machining in a low-volume/high-mix workflow.
- Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating 3-5 axis CNC mills.
- Provide training and support to machinists.
- Responsible for selection of cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates according to machine capabilities and work holding.
- Procure necessary tooling for machining processes.
- Inspect completed parts for accuracy and quality requirements.
- Assist in implementing procedures and processes to improve machine shop efficiency.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance designs for better manufacturability.
- Utilize knowledge of carbide tools and adjust speed/feed parameters for optimal tool life.
- Machine fixture tooling.
- Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials within tight deadlines.
- Keep products moving efficiently and alert management to production inhibitions.
- Prepare operator documents for use by machinists.
- Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate work. (CMM, Hand tools, etc.)
- Support and Follow 5S principles for workspace organization and process improvement.
- Perform machinery checks and maintenance.
- Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to called specifications within the required tolerances sometimes as close as +/- .0005.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
