CNC Trim Path CAM Programmer (5-Axis/3-Axis Routers)

Job Description

Job Description

What a day looks like

You begin by reviewing the Engineering Project Board to see what new and revised parts are queued. Requests may arrive by email, a quick conversation, or appear on the board. You interrogate drawings for compliance risks, pull the latest 3D model details provided by Engineering, and confirm the model and drawing share the same revision level before you write a single line of code.

With Surfcam open, you develop 5-axis and 3-axis CNC router trim-path programs that meet drawing specifications and customer expectations while minimizing cycle time. You verify machine and part alignment before debugging, back up all CNC and support files, and use the program header both to record the part revision/date and to pause work when a revision is pending. Throughout, you coordinate with QA and Engineering to resolve quality, capability, or measurement concerns.

How you drive production forward

• Program new and revised parts; manage formed parts once assigned to your projects and help maintain control of any FA parts awaiting programming.
• Continuously seek cycle-time reductions without compromising part quality.
• Maintain and curate CNC Master Files: add new programs (from the floor and your own), replace modified versions, and eliminate duplicates.
• Reprogram existing parts that need improvement to enhance repeatability and throughput.
• Protect Multifab’s trust in our routers through alignment checks for operators and effective support.
• Reduce setup-related downtime; keep debugging time for new projects to a minimum.
• Prepare before going to the router: perform part indexing tests, confirm plumbing, select bits, and align the fixture with the Surfcam model prior to machining.
• Assist production operators to keep workflow efficient.
• Document control and manufacturing plan development to support product manufacturing processes.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with employees, customers, management, and partners; foster teamwork, engagement, and constructive idea exchange.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities

• Track workload and progress via the Engineering Project Board; come to engineering update meetings ready to discuss priorities and status.
• Create and maintain a bit inventory that production operators can rely on.
• Study router repeatability and capture learnings in plans and documentation.
• Lead and contribute to planning activities and document control.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented culture through active listening and meaningful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematics and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong time-management; professional appearance; respectful, assertive communication.
• Proficiency with email and word processing tools for clear communication.
• Willingness to gain and maintain Surfcam proficiency (training, magazines, user groups, etc.).
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (8-hour shift) with overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in an office environment (constant 67-100%) and requires seldom (0-10%) movement into a warehouse environment

Physical Demand

• Sitting: Constant 67-100% - Sit on adjustable computer chair at desk (may stand)
• Standing: Occasional 11-33% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Walking: Occasional 11-33% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Heights/Ladders/Stairs: Seldom 0-10% - Use ladder to retrieve product from shelves
• Twisting at waist: Seldom 0-10% - Twist to lift product/documents
• Bending/Stooping: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate bend/stoop
• Squatting/Kneeling: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate squat/kneel
• Crawling: Never
• Reaching Out: Seldom 0-10% - Pick product from shelves and retrieve documents
• Talking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructions
• Working Above Shoulders: Seldom 0-10%
• Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/products
• Fine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - Keyboard typing, writing, filing, controls on equipment
• Foot Controls: Never
• Driving: Never
• Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100% - Computer mouse use, keyboard typing
• Vibratory Tasks: Never
• Lifting 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Lift work documents and/or product
• Carrying 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Carry work documents and/or product
• Pushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinet
• Comments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretion

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.