CNC Machine Programmer

About the Company

Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. Chromalox builds advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chromalox launched an entire industry 100 years ago with the invention of the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. We excel in industries with high expectations, delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Responsibilities

• Obtains jobs from and coordinates program due dates with production planners.
• Reviews drawings for any special machine tooling or fixture requirements.
• Places orders for special tooling or fixtures through manufacturing engineering; follows up to ensure on-time availability.
• Programs parts using Gibbscam software.
• Prepares final program using the CNC post processor and delivers to CNC Departments.
• Prints and assembles work order packets for CNC jobs and delivers to CNC Machine Operators.
• Works closely with the CNC Machine Operators to determine tooling feeds and speeds; adjusts as required.
• Maintains data files for all CNC programs by item part number; updates program files as necessary with the corrected revision level programs.
• Works individually and as part of a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements; maintains cooperative relationships with employees at all levels.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships; trains and teaches others.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Supports and participates in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with CNC operation and metal machinability.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow-through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and JDE experience preferred.