Tooling Programmer II

Canon Virginia, Inc.•Newport News, VA

2d•$62,500 - $86,125•Onsite

About The Position

Canon Virginia Inc. is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to fill the Tooling Programmer II position. This role offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming environment that aligns with Canon's corporate philosophy of "kyosei," which emphasizes collaborative living and working together for the future. The company aims to contribute to global prosperity and human happiness. The annual salary range for this position is $62,500 - $86,125.

Requirements

Associate’s preferred; or equivalent education and experience
5-8 years’ experience with CNC programming and tool manufacturing.
Must be familiar with standard tooling concepts, practices and procedures.
Experience with 3-D CAM software required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Auto Desk- PowerMill is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
Uses machining practices to troubleshoot machinery/programming and produce quality parts.
Analyzes more complex job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, computer models and/or design data to correctly calculate part dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds and feed rates.
Determines sequence of machine operations and selects proper cutting tools needed to machine work pieces into the desired shapes.
Determines reference points, machine cutting paths and/or location for holes; computes more complex angular and linear dimensions.
Programs more complex parts using CAM Software; generates accurate, usable NC Code for programs created.
Researches and makes recommendations to increase machine run time.
Monitors machining outcomes; verifies completed work, checks dimensions/tolerances; maintains accuracy of drawings and programs.
Studies and recommends techniques to improve existing CAM and internal software products.
Evaluates systems based on quantitative results and makes suggestions for the improvement of these systems.
Works closely with Designers, Machinist, Tool Makers and/or management to resolve programming challenges and/or questions.
Sets up and operates machines as needed to support production.
Assist other programmers and floor personnel as needed.