CNC Lathe (mill turn) and Swiss lathe Programmer

Responsibilities

• Establish, design, maintain and improve machining and work procedures for machining existing and new products; utilizing a variety of 2 axis lathes, live tools lathes and other metalworking machines and equipment, designing workholding (custom lathe jaws and collets and ejectors), operator instructions (man readable instructions), and programming in a CAM software environment (Autodesk Partmaker).
• Work with the Senior programmer in the design and improvement of CNC programs for machining operations to minimize costs and time, deliberately seeking the most efficient processes, to meet manufacturing schedules and demand.
• Work with an established data system to regulate the storage and cataloging of programs so that they are safely stored (uncorrupted) and discoverable for operators to quickly find the latest approved/proven programs for the parts that they are running. Additionally, work with existing cutting tool storage systems to make sure the tooling needed is available.
• Ensure that programs and processes function properly to allow for smooth efficient production runs, while collaborating with the quality, production, and engineering departments to increase production success and production throughput.
• Support the lathe department by guiding and helping the operators and machinists on the shop floor, providing them with the proper programming and tooling knowledge to help them be independent problem solvers.
• Coordinate directly with the Plant Manager and Engineering Manager to properly schedule projects and programming workflow based on manufacturing demands, new product design, and machine utilizations.

Qualifications

• A high school vo-tech focus in manufacturing or related field.
• A degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• 7 years+ of mill turn lathe machining experience.
• 5 years + programming experience with 2 and multi axis lathes.
• 5 years + proficiently setting up and running 2 and multi axis lathes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strength in organization and planning.
• Proficiency in NC Code/CAM package (PartMaker preferred).
• A thorough understanding of MFG design and work-holding.
• Basic knowledge of DNC and NC program databases.
• A strong work ethic.
• A personable and respectful attitude.
• Persistent and diligent.
• An attentive to detail.
• Capable of handling multiple projects.
• A motivator/leader.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Benefits

Reliable offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• 401K with match

Vacation, Sick, Personal time, STD, LTD, Company paid Life Insurance and much more.