Syndicate Production Programmer

Production CNC Programmer SicoSyndicate Riverton, UT Full-time Shift: Day Shift - 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Thursday) Last Revised Date: 10/14/2025 Last Revised By: Nathan Davis Position Overview The CNC Programmer is focused on the improvement of SicoSyndicate's machining operation through standardization and automation of the CNC work centers. The Programmer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective machining processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards, recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, and coordinates machining of new or revised products. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, balance workload with multiple priorities, and take multiple paths to resolve issues, including using their own technical skills up to contacting, scheduling, and/or overseeing external service providers. Job Responsibilities Evaluates machining processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from operators. Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management, and employee training for cost-reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency. Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment and conferring with equipment vendors. Improves machine efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Assures product and process quality are achieved by machining processes, testing finished product and process capability, establishing standards, and confirming machine processes. Review engineering changes and take appropriate measures to ensure all product documentation for the affected operations (programs, setup sheets, JBS) are updated to support the change prior to release to production. Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams. Participate, review, and facilitate FMEA and DFM reviews. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements. Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations. Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer's instructions, and established procedures, and requesting special service. Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data. All other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned Results Participate and contribute to the monthly and yearly Programming Team's Process Improvement goal. Professional interaction and positive rapport with coworkers and internal customers. Job Qualifications (Required) Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience Job Qualifications (Preferred) Leadership skills Fabrication experience TS/ISO and ITAR preferred CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, MasterCAM, ESPRIT) Skilled/experienced with: Multi-Path Turn/Mill Lathes, Mills, and EDMs (Okuma, Nakamura, Kitamura, Fanuc). Conceptual skills Quality focus FMEA experience strongly preferred Six Sigma experience strongly preferred Process improvement focus #J-18808-Ljbffr