Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

About the role

IMI is looking to hire a Senior CNC Programmer with a focus on the CNC machining centers used in our Farmington, CT facility. Need someone capable of programming the CNC machining centers and developing custom fixturing & tooling for new applications. Ideally looking for someone capable of identifying & specifying new machines when they are required.

Responsibilities

• Generate CNC machining programs for both turning and milling applications for plastic and metal production components
• Design holding fixtures including vacuum plates
• Complete blueprint reviews on new opportunities for manufacturing feasibility
• Update existing CNC programs when drawing changes are implemented
• Select appropriate tooling for each machining operation
• Design custom tooling as required
• Create setup/inspection sheets for all machining applications
• Identify correct machine center for new jobs
• Identify and specify new CNC Machining Centers as new opportunities arise or old equipment is obsoleted
• File management of NC programs for production
• Save programs to correct file location so operators can pull file for next run
• Update file in the directory as needed when the file is manually updated at the machine center
• Act as a mentor & provide training to new-hires or developing CNC programmers

Requirements

• Mastercam Milling & turning (or equivalent software)
• Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D modeling software
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (a plus, not required)
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience (considered acceptable alternative)

Skills

• Strong machining background
• Experience in both turning and milling complex geometries to tight tolerances (+/- .0005)
• Capable of reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T
• Understanding of tool geometry and tool path design for both plastic and metal parts
• Read/write G & M code for several machine types
• Understanding of fixture design, tool design, and order of machining operations
• Familiarity with 5-Axis machining (recommended)
• Familiarity with Fanuc, OSP Controls, Okuma, Fanuc, Kitamura, Matsuura, & Nakamura, Brother machining centers (recommended)
• Conversational Programming (recommended)

Benefits