CNC Programmer II

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and create a CNC manufacturing process for machined components utilizing a CAD/CAM software on 2 or more of the following types of CNC equipment: multi-axis mills, multi-spindle/channel lathes, Swiss, and wire EDM machines.
• Provide cycle time and tooling cost estimates for new products to Engineering.
• Independently setup and prove-out new programs, diagnose and troubleshoot quality or process related issues, and operate machines as needed on 2 or more of the following types of CNC equipment: multi-axis mills, multi-spindle and channel lathes, Swiss, and wire EDM machines.
• Provide guidance to less experienced Programmers, Operators, and Set-up Technicians for process related issues.
• Identify and order tooling as required to complete jobs and suggest alternatives for operational efficiencies for cost or time savings.
• Create toolpath operations and set cutting tool parameters based on material type, tool engagement, cutting tool, and workholding conditions.
• Identify, design, and sometimes manufacture fixturing and workholding required to process job effectively through all operations.
• Participate on workholding design reviews with manufacturing Engineering for in-house launch and turnkey machine specifications for turnkey projects.
• Create detailed setup sheets, tool lists, and other process documentation for production machinists.
• Identify difficult to machine features and suggest alternative designs to Engineers to improve design for high volume Design for manufacturability to optimize cycle time and dimensional capability.
• May participate in interviewing, selecting and training new hires.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Must be able to travel.
• Participate in workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.

Education/Experience & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or certification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality or other Engineering discipline preferred.
• Relevant work experience may be considered.
• 5 years minimum of CNC machine setup or equivalent experience and 3 years minimum of CNC machine programming utilizing a CAD/CAM system required.
• Course certification of CAM/CAD training required.
• Proficient in using CAD/CAM software system and is able to create new and modify existing CNC programming files.
• Strong knowledge of G&M Code.
• Intermediate knowledge of Fanuc Macro B CNC programming languages.
• Ability to edit and modify existing parametric programs and capable of creating macro programs of moderate complexity.
• Basic knowledge of a CAD software design system to create new and edit existing solid models.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting part drawings and fluent with GD&T.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is desired.
• Ability to select the correct post processor and machine environment within the CAM software.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers, fixtures, and gauges to check work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access.