CNC Programmer - Tool Maker

About the Role

As a Tool Maker at the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), you play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, supporting a broad spectrum of projects from production to experimental engineering initiatives. Your responsibilities include the design, fabrication, assembly, and repair of a diverse range of parts, tools, and gages and fixtures. Collaborating closely with engineering teams, you'll ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency in our creations, with a steadfast commitment to safety and precision.

Responsibilities

• Be flexible to work across various shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) as required.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, fabricate, assemble, repair, alter, and build parts, assemblies, tools, fixtures, gages, molds, and dies.
• Assist in production with start-up procedures and troubleshooting, guided by engineering or management.
• Use all equipment, techniques, and tools as required by the assignment.
• Perform related tasks as necessary in the completion of the associate’s work assignment in the Tool Maker classification.
• Use new technology as applicable to the basic job assignment.
• Verify that completed work conforms to requirements or specifications.
• Cut new soft jaws and cut new steps in existing soft jaws.
• Read and interpret blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Check and top off lubricants as necessary.
• Comply with applicable provisions of Article 18. Health, Safety, and Environment of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• U.S. Citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Dept of Energy "Q" level security clearance.
• Possession of a Tool and Die Certificate, OR completion of a formal training program focusing on machining with at least two years of experience in CNC Machinery and related manufacturing equipment operation, programming, and setup. If no certification: five years’ experience in similar capacities.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, CAD drawings, GD&T, schematics, and CAD files, with experience in MasterCAM or equivalent for CNC programming and setup.
• Skilled in the use of precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gaging equipment, indicators, height gages, and other tools required to perform the job).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (eight years or more) in machining, CNC programming, assembly, and inspecting complex parts within a production setting.
• Experience fabricating a variety of prototype parts, fixtures, and gages to extremely close tolerances, using all available manufacturing techniques, equipment, and technologies.
• Exceptional teamwork skills, demonstrated by a history of working efficiently within cross-functional teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Office software and/or equivalent applications.

Pay

Rate: $43.57/hour + $1.50 for off-shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry-leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs

Location: Kansas City National Security Campus, 14520 Botts Road, Kansas City, MO, 64147

Remote Eligibility: On-Site

Travel Required: 0-10%

Approved Work States: MO

Hourly/Salary: Hourly