CNC Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The CNC Programmer is responsible for programming CNC machines and developing associated manufacturing processes.  Process development includes identifying the necessary tools, fixtures, equipment, and process steps to manufacture the parts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the machine shop pertaining to machines, processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, metrology, and overall troubleshooting.
• Analyzes work orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, models, and design data in order to determine part features, reference points, compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and derive final part geometry and associated programming code to meet specifications.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs and associated tooling for machine tools with Fanuc, Okuma OSP, and Mazatrol controllers.
• Select appropriate machines, tools, fixtures, and process parameters (machine speeds, feed rates, and cutting paths) to efficiently and effectively manufacturing parts.
• Create 3D models of parts and utilizes CAM software computer simulation to create, optimize, and validate CNC programs and minimize program posting issues.
• Set up and operate machines to conduct trial runs to ensure programs and machinery will function properly and produce parts that meet specifications.
• Analyze work orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, models, and design data in order to determine part features, reference points, compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and derive final part geometry.
• Hands-on ability to program and setup CNC lathes and mills, modify code and parameters to prove out and troubleshoot new and existing programs and production capability.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

• Knowledge of Okuma, Haas, Mazak, and Fanuc controls and programming is preferred
• Proficiency in CAM software, preferably Mastercam
• Experience with multi-spindle/multi-turret, & mill-turn turning centers
• High proficiency in G code programming
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant combined education and/or experience.  Associate Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of metal cutting machine shop manufacturing operations and techniques.
• Understanding and utilization of metrology and geometric tolerances, with ability to measure complex machined parts using dial calipers, micrometers, gages, and other measuring instruments to determine if meeting specification.
• Must have sufficient mathematical skills as required to effectively calculate and examine 3D models, dimensional prints, CNC programs, and part measurements; includes ability to work with fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.