CNC Programmer

Job Title

Responsible for working closely with manufacturing planner and CNC shop personnel to produce reliable CNC processes to meet customer requirements by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Designs and creates NC programs for extrusion products, large block HOGOUT products, forging and/or casting products, forging and/or casting related tooling, and assembly related tooling.

Designs and creates NC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling customer products.

Displays expertise in 4-axis horizontal mill machining programming and 5-axis mill machining programming with great efficiency.

Plans details of CNC related operation.

Provides accurate setup documentation.

Validates NC programs prior to production use by using verification software.

Approves and places NC programs, setup information on machine server for shop use.

Performs troubleshooting on CNC programming related problems.

Participates in troubleshooting on production related problems.

Upkeeps and/or maintains master files of programming.

Optimizes feed rate and spindle RPM to for cost affectivity.

Integrates improved and/or new cutting tool technology.

Participates in the improvement process by utilizing lean manufacturing method.

Proposes feasible solutions for future overall process improvements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of CAD/CAM software.

Education/Experience: Must have a minimum of eight years of full-time CAD/CAM programming experience, a very strong aerospace precision metal working background, and be capable of supporting a very fast-pace programming schedule with great NC programming accuracy and efficiency.

Equipment: Eye and hearing protection may be necessary while working on the shop floor.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read customer provided drawing
• Knowledgeable in G-code
• Operating portable measuring equipment
• Thorough understanding of machining processes