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Reports To: General manager

Title: CNC Programmer

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The CNC Programmer is responsible for developing CNC programs, Manufacturing Work/Setup Instructions, and Inspection Instructions. This position also will provide manufacturing support, and machine set-up for the first piece prove-out while working together with the shop personnel, looking for continuous process improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide CNC Programming leadership to CNC Operators, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Interpret engineering drawings and develop CNC programs. This will include using CAD/CAM software and G-code for lathes and for mills, maintaining legacy CNC programs, and creating new programs.

• Provide technical support to the manufacturing group regarding the manufacturing processes/tooling related to CNC equipment including CNC Mills, and CNC Lathes. This also would include interpreting inspection/CMM data and analyzing results. Make recommendations and/or adjustments based on analysis or experience and/or other manufacturing-related issues as required.

• Determine tooling/gaging requirements to manufacture parts in the most efficient manner which includes using existing tooling, purchasing new tooling, or developing tooling with or without assistance from the Manufacturing Engineer as required.

• Develop Work Instructions and/or Setup Instructions to aid in manufacturing parts. These instructions will be generated during the programming task.

• Develop Inspection Methods/Instructions to ensure that manufactured parts meet operational sketch and/or final print requirements. This may require working with manufacturing engineering and/or inspection to determine best methods/gaging to accurately perform inspection.

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to maintain current knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities in assigned area.

• Confer with Quality Control, Material, Manufacturing, and other department personnel to provide technical support. Consult with Project engineers to obtain specialized information when required.

• Maintain records for CNC Programming. These documents include but are not limited to CNC Programs, Setup Instructions, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, and Program Approvals.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)

• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds

• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles

• Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.

• Experience Required: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience programming Multi-Axis CNC Lathes/Mills. Experience with CAD/CAM (Mastercam & Esprit preferred).

• Must have a broad knowledge of tooling required to perform various complex machining operations with the ability to identify required tools and source, as necessary with a willingness to learn the newest developments to improve process.

• Experience with Heidenhain iTNC-530 & Okuma OSP-P300 is a plus.

Salary Range: $65,000-$96,000