CNC Lead Programmer

CNC Programmer

Responsible for programming CNC machines using MasterCAM and design machining fixtures using SolidWorks along with some manual programming/editing using G code.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Produces machined parts programming, setting up, and operating a CNC machine and manual mills and lathes machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies; and supervising and guiding the machining department.

Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, and conditional switches and proving part programs for proper sequencing of operations, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.

Verifies settings by measuring positions; calculating dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers; first-run part and sample workpieces; adhering to the international standards.

Make adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product.

Other duties as assigned.

Tools and Technology:

CNC or manual machines - lathes and milling machines like Haas.

Dimensional measurement tools - Dial calipers; Vernier calipers; Micrometers

Set-up, Fitting, and Lifting Tools - 3 or 4 jaw chucks; hand tools, collets, bushings; cams, gears; stops; stock pushers, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements/Preferences:

At least 7-10 years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Technical training and certificates, preferred

Skills & Physical Requirements:

Thorough understanding of mechanics and other properties of machines.

Ability to follow written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.

Ability to follow proper safety protocols.

Ability to determine whether machinery is working properly based on specifications for expectations such as fixtures, cutting speeds, or feed rates.

Must be able to work in noisy environments.

Must be able to lift to 30 pounds, unassisted at times.

Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.