CNC Programmer

Responsibilities

• Creates instructions for machinists.
• Reviews 3D/2D CAD design blueprints.
• Provides support to machinists during CNC machine set-up.
• Makes calculations for programming including where materials should be cut.
• Translates instructions into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.
• Checks completed programs by running simulations or tests.
• Prepares geometric layout of designs using proper software.
• Determines sequence of operations in a program.
• Chooses cutting tools that will be needed.
• Analyzes job orders and performs necessary calculations.
• Writes programs and modifies existing ones for increased efficiency.
• Analyzes and selects speeds and cutting tools for programs.
• Makes improvements to set up times for a task and contouring of complex shapes.
• Simplifies tooling time for workers and increases productivity for the client.
• Evaluates all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money for the client.
• Maintains monitoring of all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.
• Provides training for employees on automated systems.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must have experience with Mastercam and SolidWorks.
• Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Experience programming of 3, 4 and 5-axis, mills and lathes.
• Good math skills, especially algebra, trigonometry, and physics.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills, organizational and planning skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge of metal shop work.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.

Education

• A high school diploma.
• Knowledge of electronics and machine tools.
• At least 4 years of experience with programming.
• Complete an apprenticeship.
• Continuing education to learn new techniques as they emerge.
• Certification from an accredited technical school or work experience.

Physical Requirements

• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.
• Outgoing personality to interact with entire company and customers.
• Organization skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of times, able to reach above head, bend and stand.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol test and background check.
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling oils or metals including aluminum, copper, bronze and steel.

Additional Responsibilities

• Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, background checks, valid license, on-call schedules, weekend rotations, lifting up to 30 lbs.)
• The position will be based full time in our Canastota, NY facility.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Legal to work in the United States and provide proper documentation.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will routinely enter a shop environment and will be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machine operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.