Sr. CNC Programmer

Key Duties/Programming Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines, such as but not limited to, lathes and milling machines
• Maintain at all times the highest levels of Accuracy and Quality in all machining operations
• Interprets drawings or specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements
• 3, 4, & 5 axis programming of milling and routing machines (strong focus on 5-axis programming)
• Hands-on set-up and program verification on all machines
• Supports design and fabrication of all necessary CNC holding fixtures
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of production
• Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor
• Lead/coordinate the training activities of all machine operators
• Affixes with engineers on product tool designs and participates in waste reduction and manufacturing process improvements

Experience/Education/Skills

• Strong understanding of CNC machines, operations, and languages
• Understanding operations and setup of manual lathes and mills
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, TPM, and visual factory with a focus on waste reduction
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5M)
• Extensive knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments
• Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales
• Extensive knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines

Knowledge

• Proficient programming with Mastercam
• Experience using CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or UG desirable
• Experience using Vericut or other proofing software desirable
• Extensive experience machining composite and metallic materials
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division for the purpose calculating material fabrication
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job

Skills

• Leadership per the AI leadership competency model which focuses on these key abilities
• Communication
• Resourcefulness
• Drive
• Customer Focus
• Strong sense of urgency and desire to provide CNC programming support for production and development shop environments
• Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions
• Flexible and adaptable
• Well organized and disciplined
• Able to set and balance priorities
• Able to work on multiple projects in parallel

Additional Position Requirements

• (education, certifications, physical)
• High School or GED Equivalent Required
• Minimum of 15 years relevant machining and programming experience
• Able to work extended hours, as required, and be able to lift tools and assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must have good eyesight or prescription glasses to read small print on engineering drawings and blueprints
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules