CNC Technician

Responsibilities

• Program cutting paths of CNC machining equipment utilizing Computer Assisted Machining (CAM) software and CAD geometry supplied by Engineering.
• Archive data as required for future use.
• PCNC – Develop electrode geometry from solid models of work components.
• Efficiently operate CNC machining equipment.
• Responsible for producing or accurately reproduced tool components within +/- .0001” of CAD geometry according to the published CNC work center schedule.
• Assist in developing the CNC work center schedule.
• Perform routine maintenance on CNC machining equipment as specified.
• Responsible for coordinating subcontracted service/repair work of CNC machining equipment and ancillary equipment whenever necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining proper tool condition/degree of sharpness to ensure operator safety and optimal cutting speeds.
• Coordinate the purchase of CNC machining center spare parts and tooling.
• Responsible for maintaining an adequate stock of critical spare components and tools to ensure that equipment will remain operational in the case of failure of commonly replaced items.
• Arrange and track the purchase of CNC machining center consumable products including cutting fluid /coolant, mill cutters, electrodes, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of clamps/fixtures/vises to ensure proper work holding is achieved.
• Assist in the design of fixtures, gages and other custom tooling or equipment as required.
• Provide technical assistance to Engineering and Toolroom regarding CNC machining design and process issues throughout die design, die fabrication and grooming.
• Instruct and mentor Toolroom apprentices.
• Maintain integrity of W-A Design Engineering files/databases.
• Ensure quality conformance checks of finished components is performed such as Point Cloud scans with reports in PCNC.

Requirements

• At least 3 yrs experience programming/operating 3-axis or higher CNC milling centers or similar equipment in a tool & die or mold making environment.
• Experience with high-volume tight-tolerance tooling preferable.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; 2-yr technical degree and/or apprenticeship experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents.
• Familiar with CAD and/or CAM software.
• Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T dimensioning preferable.
• Knowledge of G-code preferable and Master Cam 2D / 3D CNC programming is required.
• Understand how to calculate speed and feed rates for all common CNC machining operations (mill, drill, tap, ream, boring, etc.).
• Knowledge of how to sharpen/maintain CNC machining equipment tooling (mills, drills, taps, reaming, boring bars, etc.).
• Knowledge of tool steels and their machining characteristics.
• Knowledge of metal stamping and/or injection molding industries and practices preferable.
• Knowledge of quality inspection tools and methods preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good analytical and computational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.