CNC Programmer Machinist

Key Responsibilities

• Receive technical drawings and job traveler from supervisor and set up machines in accordance with these blueprints.
• Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines accordingly
• Receive a first article inspection
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality
• Consider tools required to cut particular materials and program machines accordingly
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise
• Debur parts when time and appropriate equipment permits
• Clock in and out of each job on the computer
• Maintain complete records or notes of pertinent set-up, machining or tooling information
• Continually maintain machine and communicate problems and/or solutions to supervisors
• Programs machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills, tools, attachments, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, and cutting, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Inspect material to ensure to part made to customer’s specifications, Correct dimensions, Correct material grade

Working Environment

• Keep area clean of trash, excess chips, scrap parts or excess material
• Keep area clean of oil and grease
• Tools not in use must be stored in appropriate area·
• Tables and work areas are to be clear of unnecessary material and clutter
• All prints, job travelers, employee time sheets, and any hard copies of programming information are to be kept in appropriate areas away from coolants, dust and chips (i.e. in a toolbox or on a clipboard)
• Place scrap material in appropriate bins/buckets
• Place worn out, unusable cutting tools in appropriate bins/buckets

Education & Experience

• Formal training through vocational or technical school or equivalent experience
• Solidworks knowledge preferred
• Ability and proficiency in reading a blueprint mandatory
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Tooling, Coordination
• Attention to Detail, Judgment
• Physical stamina, physical strength – must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or logistical problems that arise
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential

Schedule

M-Th 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Thirty minute unpaid lunch 12:00-12:30 PM. Overtime may be available on Fridays