CNC Programmer

Job Responsibility

• Make calculations for programs by running simulations or tests. Well versed in using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other standard machine shop measuring devices.
• Reads and works from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Create and adjust CAD files. Collaborates with Engineering regarding design enhancements for
• Analyzes and determines the most effective material size for production and recommends alternative materials to engineering when appropriate.
• Create CNC programming, order tooling, and assist fabrication personnel. Work with software vendors for customization needs.
• Responsible for ensuring full utilization of programmed materials.
• Evaluates requests for new or modified programs to determine feasibility, cost and time estimates.
• Analyzes, reviews, and recommends modifications to existing programs to increase operating efficiency, ensuring compliance with ISO 9002/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Troubleshoots NC programming issues.
• Able recommends techniques to improve existing CAM and internal software products.
• Selects and recommends tooling purchases for new equipment in conjunction with engineering. Coordinates purchase of tooling with the tooling department.
• Assist in product development and cost reduction.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Coordinates program start-ups in manufacturing, assists in troubleshooting, and provides recommendations for the selection of cutting tools.

Job Requirement

• Certificate or diploma with mechanical background or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of industrial machinist experience with experience with CAD/CAM/Mastercam
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer blueprints/specifications, purchase orders, tooling concepts, manufacturing processes, technical procedures, operating instructions, etc.
• Interpersonal skills are customer-oriented.
• Good initiative and a fast learner with good organizing skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet software, NC and DNC software, manufacturing software, and database software.
• Team player will be preferred