1st Shift CNC Programmer (Direct Hire) - Engineered Seals Manufacturer

CNC Programmer (Direct Hire)

Competitive Engineered Seals Manufacturer

Our manufacturing client's facility in the Greater Columbia, SC, market has tremendous stability and unique manufacturing processes. A leader in performance-demanding applications ranging from engineered seals, components and pressure valves, they serve nuclear, industrial and oil/gas industries, to name a few. There are 12+ sites under this subsidiary, but roughly 90 employees and 25+ million in sales is produced from the Greater Columbia, SC, facility.

Benefits and Features:

• One on-site gym (includes showers), and an off-site gym membership exclusive to employees on board with this client.
• Medical, dental, vision and Wellness Program (earn dollars for certain milestones).
• Discretionary performance gift cards, merit increases and tuition reimbursement as well as 12 Holidays and PTO.
• 401K with 100% match up to 6%.
• 1st shift 7:30AM 3:30PM with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute (paid) breaks.

Your Role With The Company

Sets up and operate a variety of machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout and machining procedures. This individual will also use his/her machining expertise to support multiple departments as necessary.

• Create and modify part programs for all CNC machining equipment using offline software and machine control panel.
• Sets up and operates all equipment in house when needed; including but not limited to CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, conventional mills & conventional lathes.
• Selects correct cutting tool geometry and materials.
• Calculates ideal cutting speeds and feeds for all operations, materials, and surface finishes.
• Adjust tool offsets to produce acceptable parts.
• Troubleshoots and corrects undesirable part conditions including surface finishes, taper, tolerances, etc.
• Assists in the designing of machining fixtures to improve productivity.
• Identifies areas of improvement for fixturing, tool paths, tooling, etc. and implement action plans.
• Uses precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparator, CMM, and visual and laser inspection equipment.
• Assists in the training of current employees.
• Assists in the estimating process when needed.
• Aids other employees in determining sequential machining operations and troubleshooting problems.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Accurately documents time and correctly documents all job activity.
• Adheres to ISO inspection processes.

Your Background

• High School Diploma or GED /Trade or Technical Certification.
• 5+ years' experience.
• Extensive knowledge of G-Code, conversational and other programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience in CAD Cam packages.
• Excellent blueprint reading and use of measuring devices such as micrometer, caliper, and height gauge.
• Ability to independently set up machinery, fixturing, select tooling, and measuring equipment to validate compliance.
• Ability to operate CNC equipment and make adjustments as needed.
• Capacity to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.
• Basic ability to operate computers.