Hiring Opportunity: Youngstown Ohio
Our client is looking to hire a CNC Programmer for their facility in Youngstown Ohio! Our client is a leader in producing high-density, low-cost steel counterweights, and weldments.
The CNC programmer would be responsible for CNC programming, workforce coordination, production scheduling, material readiness, quality, and safety.
Qualified candidate would have experience with G-code, CNC programming, CNC machine operation, reading blue prints, troubleshooting machinery, and supervision.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs using engineering drawings and job specifications.
- Ensure CNC operators have accurate programs, setup instructions, tooling, and materials available for scheduled work.
- Oversee daily facility operations and assign work according to production priorities, employee capabilities, and machine availability.
- Coordinate material availability and verify the correct materials are used for each job.
- Maintain production schedules, monitor progress, and address issues that could affect delivery commitments.
- Read and interpret machining and fabrication drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and customer requirements.
- Support employees with machine setups, programming questions, machining problems, and quality concerns.
- Train and coach employees to improve their skills, productivity, and workmanship.
- Adjust schedules and workforce assignments when customer priorities, staffing, or equipment availability change.
- Ensure finished work meets drawing specifications and established quality requirements.
- Enforce company safety protocols and procedures, including required PPE, safe machine operation, and housekeeping.
- Communicate production status, staffing needs, equipment issues, and material shortages to management.
- Assist directly with programming, setups, troubleshooting, and production when needed.
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated CNC programming experience in a machining or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of CNC machine operation, setup, tooling, and machining processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use appropriate measuring instruments.
- Previous experience leading employees, supervising a machine shop, or coordinating manufacturing operations.
- Ability to manage production schedules, material flow, and multiple priorities.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and follow through on commitments.
- Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, and employee accountability.
- Computer skills for maintaining schedules, production records, and email communication.
- Experience with CAD/CAM programming software.
- Experience machining steel components or working in heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with welding and fabrication processes.
- Experience improving machining efficiency, reducing scrap, and minimizing downtime.