CNC Programmer

CNC Programming And Manufacturing LeadershipProvide programming and manufacturing leadership to production cells through programming expertise, tooling usage specification, and integration of new technology. Lead CNC programming efficiency improvements through technology specification, best practice manufacturing methodologies, and personnel training.Principal ActivitiesEnsures safety work practices and enforces safety policies.Ensure parts are programmed and manufactured in accordance with customer specifications.Adhere to Quality System.Provides guidance on programming, tools, and tool lists to optimize production efficiencies, as well as performs programming functions for new or complex design requirements.Overall improvement organization of programs storing and recording in Predator.Set Up: Overseeing set up personnel, assisting existing parts set ups. First piece inspection report, adjustments, improvements. Proper S/U Training (start with set up leads). Identify current set up problems and recommend solutions.Develops, recommends, and implements improvements to the CNC programming process including machining methods, tooling, and process control strategies.Participates in PQA process for new designs and provides guidance on methods, tooling, and process controls.Oversees launch of new designs into the CNC production cells, ensuring that all relevant personnel understand machining requirements and proper tooling is engaged.Recommends new equipment and equipment enhancements and ensures that these capital investments are deployed properly with sufficient training to accomplish goals.Be a driver of our strategic vision for bringing our CNC operations to world class statusKey AccountabilitiesIn this role, one will be expected to develop, recommend and implement improvements to the CNC programming process as well as oversee set up personnel, assist with set ups, train, first piece inspection, adjustments and improvements.Candidate Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceThis is a programming role. Will be 50-50% split programming and set up.CNC Programming for 3 to 5 Axis Milling Mastercam 2017 or above.Lathe programming a plus.Knowledge of Okuma machines a plus.Knowledge of turn-mill Lathes a plus.Program complex parts from a blueprint and model.Create tool sheets and set up instructions with each CNC Program.Read prints and maintain close tolerance dimensional quality.Work successfully with the process engineers and machine operators to ensure quality parts.Mastercam Programming experience 3-5 years.Familiar with speeds and feeds.Strong understanding of GD&T.Knowledge of G-Code and M-Code.Ability to work successfully with a team.