CNC Programmer

About the role

Responsible overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, and proper operation of both 5 axis milling machines and all mill room tools and equipment. Utilizes knowledge and experience in mill operations to lead quality improvement projects, research material and tool upgrades, and document procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with mill supervisor and floor technicians to guide set up and monitor progress of all new projects.
• Takes basic CAD model and models skirt to make model mill ready.
• Affirms master material thickness and machine capabilities to determine proper milling machine tool selections and proper feeds and speeds.
• Writes planner mill tool paths for foam stack up.
• Analyzes part geometry and clearances in order to write 3 and 5 axis tool paths for efficient undercutting and finish cutting of parts.
• Assists supervisor in sequencing all mill room operations in order to meet schedules and budgets.
• Operates and troubleshoots Par XR 225 5-axis gantry mill and PAR controller.
• Operates and troubleshoots CMS 5-axis gantry mill and FANUC controller.
• Performs mill alignment procedures for Par and CMS 5-axis gantry mills.
• Maintains and retrieves CAD files in the Teamcenter environment.
• Operates and troubleshoots milling machines.
• Maintains and retrieves CAD files in the Teamcenter environment.
• Ensures routine preventative maintenance is performed on milling machines and all other mill room equipment (spray, chop, and glue equipment).
• Teaches and mentors mill technicians on processes, maintenance, computer, and machine operation.
• Led mill efforts in optimizing master quality by researching new materials, evaluating different tools, and documenting best practices.
• Proposes, develops, and implements process improvements in order to meet department safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Aids and improves the cross-training initiative by teaching and mentoring mill technicians on processes, maintenance, computer, and machine operation.
• Assists in mill schedule planning, mill package configuration, and schedule change/forecast updates.
• Takes basic CAD model and models skirt to make model mill ready.
• Analyzes part geometry and clearances in order to write 3 and 5 axis tool paths for efficient undercutting and finish cutting of parts.
• Utilizes and maintains machine tool simulation software.
• Performs mill alignment procedures for Par and CMS 5-axis gantry mills.
• Possesses the ability to work with new product and problems as they arise.
• Possesses knowledge of company policies and procedures and ensures they are followed.
• Fulfills proper procedures in the safe handling of hazardous wastes, which may be generated during the manufacturing process.
• Promotes safe work habits and maintains a clean work area by promoting 5s initiatives.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Graphic Engineering with CAD certificate and experience and/or training in drafting or technical illustration preferred.
• Marine Industry highly recommended.
• Should be proficient in Unigraphics manufacturing software, Unigraphics Machine tool builder, Machine tool simulation, or Post Builder.
• Must have good Unigraphics, freeform and feature modeling skills.
• Lie Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: Associates Degree in Graphic Engineering with CAD certificate and experience and/or training in drafting or technical illustration preferred.
• Desired: Marine Industry experience.
• Preferred: Proficiency in Unigraphics manufacturing software, Unigraphics Machine tool builder, Machine tool simulation, or Post Builder.
• Desired: Good Unigraphics, freeform and feature modeling skills.
• Desired: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Skills

• Proficient in Unigraphics manufacturing software, Unigraphics Machine tool builder, Machine tool simulation, or Post Builder.
• Good Unigraphics, freeform and feature modeling skills.
• Lie Six Sigma Black Belt.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $47,000-$70,000. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Schedule

No travel required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Well-being program
• Product purchase discounts